To Kill a Mockingbird Role Play

Name: ______Class: _____

To Kill A Mockingbird Pig Pickin’

Welcome to a Maycomb County Pig Pickin’! Throughout this novel we only hear Scout’s voice. The trial affects so many others, but Harper Lee only has one narrator. Today we will hear from the rest!

Preparation: You have been given a character to get to know especially well.

1. Search through your book and place at least 5 post-its on pages that highlight different aspects of your character  On that post-it, write a sentence explaining what this passage teaches you about this character

2. Write two diary entries from this character (150 words each, 300 words total)  One should come from any part of the novel before the trial  One should be written immediately after the trial verdict

3. Prepare a series of questions you would like to ask other characters in the novel. If you had a chance to talk one on one with these people, what would you want to know? You should come up with at least 10 questions.

The Pig Pickin’ There are a few ground rules here: 1. You should only have one-on-one conversations. 2. When I say “mingle” you should shift to speak to another person at the pig pickin’. 3. You must ALWAYS stay in character. 4. Keep in mind basic Southern rules of politeness; even mortal enemies wouldn't make a big scene at a pig-pickin'. 5. Have fun – it’s a pig pickin,’! 6. Bonus points for coming in costume to the pig-pickin’! Assessment Rubric: ___/10 points – Did your post-its and comments focus on key developments in character? Were your questions thoughtfully aimed at deepening your understanding of the characters and events of the novel? ___/10 points – Were your diary entries realistic representations of what that character was thinking? ___/5 points – Did you accurately represent your character? ___/5 points – Did you stay in character throughout the pig-pickin’? ___/30 points TOTAL Judge Taylor Sheriff Tate

Aunt Alexandra Mr. Cunningham

Dolphus Raymond Miss Maudie

Mr. Underwood Calpurnia

Mayella Ewell Rev. Sykes

Tom Robinson Boo Radley

Atticus Bob Ewell

Jem Dill

Miss Caroline Scout Journal Entry BEFORE the Trial

Your Character’s Name: ______

______Journal Entry AFTER the Trial Verdict Your Character’s Name:______

______Questions for Other Characters

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