To Kill a

Mockingbird
The Novel
Reading Log and Planning
Guide
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Reading Log
Date: ______________

Reading Assignment: Page _______ to_______

Q1: Look over the book, the cover, the cover art, the blurbs, table of
contents, and so forth. Based on what you see, what predictions do you
have for the story? At least three, then give your reasons for each.

Predictions:
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Reasons:
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Now read your assigned reading and use sticky notes to mark:

The introduction of new characters

Setting details

Places where you are confused

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Reading Assignment: Page _______ to_______

Q2: Look for a passage with great language in your book. What makes this
language special, beautiful, or powerful?

Selection (with page number):

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What makes this language special, beautiful, or powerful?

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As you read your assigned reading, use sticky notes to continue marking:

The introduction of new characters

Setting details

Places where you are confused

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Reading Assignment: Page _______ to_______

Q3: What have you learned so far from reading this novel? Fill the space.
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As you read your assigned reading, use sticky notes to mark:

Places where the novel relates to your life

Any flashbacks why they are important

Places where you are confused

Date: ______________

Reading Assignment: Page _______ to_______

Q4: Find three examples of how this novel can compare to your life
and/or society. Explain your choices.
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As you read your assigned reading, use sticky notes to mark:

Passages that make you think

Character development

Places where you are confused

Date: ______________

Reading Assignment: Page _______ to_______

Q5: In a short paragraph, predict what will happen in your book. (Must fill
the entire section of the reading log)

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As you read your assigned reading, use sticky notes to mark:

Quotes to support a theme for the novel

The quality of life of the characters

Places where you are confused

Date: ______________

Reading Assignment: Page _______ to_______

Q6: Consider the culture of Alabama in 1930s. Who has the power? Who
does not? Why is this? Use examples from your reading.

Explanation:
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As you read your assigned reading, use sticky notes to mark:

Important plot details

Character development

Places where you are confused

Date: ______________

Reading Assignment: Page _______ to_______

Q7: What is the theme of this novel? Explain why you think this is.
Theme:

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As you read your assigned reading, use sticky notes to mark:

Important plot details

List Dynamic characters what makes them dynamic

Places where you are confused

Date: ______________

Reading Assignment: Page _______ to_______

Q8: Sometimes when people are trying to help, they end up causing more

problems than they solve. What is happening in the novel that could be an
example of this? Explain.
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As you read your assigned reading, use sticky notes to mark:

Passages that make you think

Character development

Places where you are confused

Date: ______________

Reading Assignment: Page _______ to_______

Q9: The trial has begun. List five facts from the text that are interesting
or upsetting to you. Explain.
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As you read your assigned reading, use sticky notes to mark:

Examples of foreshadowing

Examples of oppression

Places where you are confused

Date: ______________

Reading Assignment: Page _______ to_______

Q10: What reason would Mayella have for accusing Tom Robinson? Why
might this be easier than telling the truth? Explain.
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As you read your assigned reading, use sticky notes to mark:

Changes

Differing perspectives

Places where you are confused

Q11: What does race have to do with it? Examine the section using
Critical Race Theory.

Explanation:
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As you read your assigned reading, use sticky notes to mark:

Surprise

Discontent

Places where you are confused

Q12: If this novel had a soundtrack, what song would you include?
Explain using examples from the novel.

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As you read your assigned reading, use sticky notes to mark:

Important Plot Details

Character development

Places where you are confused

Q13: Find three examples of how this novel can compare to your life
and/or society. Explain your choices.
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As you read your assigned reading, use sticky notes to mark:

Passages that make you think

Static Character what makes them static

Places where you are confused

Q14: What historical significance could this book have for future
readers? What has it taught you? Explain.

Explanation:
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As you read your assigned reading, use sticky notes to mark:

Surprise

Discontent

Places where you are confused

Q15: Reflect on the ending of the book. What changed? What surprised

you? What did you think? What questions do you still have? Why did you
think it ended the way it did?

Explanation:
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As you read your assigned reading, use sticky notes to mark:

None! You are all done! Hooray! Bravo! Yippee! Wahoo!