Group+2+Chapters+12-17

Sarah Leonard- Vocabulary Mica Moeller- Discussion Director & Connector Kelli Meyer- Literary Luminary & Character Captain

**Chapters 12-17 Vocabulary** Chapter 12
 * Alien- adj. (p.115) unlike one’s own; strange**
 * Appalling- adj. (p.115) causing dismay or horror**
 * Austere- adj. (p.122) severe in manner or appearance; strict; forbidding**
 * Boded- verb (p.115) to be an omen of; to indicate or foreshadow**
 * Chapter 15**
 * Futility- noun (p.153) ineffectiveness or uselessness**
 * Impassive- adj. (p.154) without emotion; apathetic; unmoved**
 * Stifle- verb (p.146) to suppress or withhold**
 * Succinct- adj. (p.151) expressed in few words; brief**
 * Chapter 16**
 * Elucidate- verb (p.160) to provide clarification; to explain**
 * Fey- adj. (p.156) being in unnaturally high spirits**
 * Sundry- adj. (p.162) various or diverse**
 * Chapter 17**
 * Acrimonious- adj. (p.171) stinging; bitter in nature, behavior, speech, etc**
 * Amiably- adj. (p.169) having or showing pleasant good-natured personal qualities**
 * Infinite- adj. (p.169) immeasurably great; exceedingly great; unbounded or unlimited**
 * Quelling- verb (p.173) to quiet; to supress**
 * Sullen- adj. (169) showing irritation; gloomy; silent**


 * Literary Luminary **

**1) Pg. 120 Paragraphs 2-4** I chose these paragraphs because it makes us realize how different Calpurnia’s church was from Jem and Scout’s. It describes how old and untidy the church was and also how poor both the church and the people were.  **2) Pg. 126 Paragraph 4** I chose this paragraph because it shows that Calpurnia wants to teach Scout how to be ladylike and that she cares about others feelings. She is well educated and speaks with correct English when she is with the Finch’s, but to show respect for the people at her church she speaks how they do. **3) Pg. 130 Paragraph 3** I chose this because I think it shows that Scout is pretty smart for her age. It says that Scout thinks a true good person is a person who does the most they can with the things they have.  **4) Pg. 138 Paragraphs 4 and 5** I chose these paragraphs because it lets us see that Jem and Scout change throughout the book. Jem is growing up and treating Scout like he is better than her. He no longer wants to play with Scout and Scout is always frustrated because she wants things the way they used to be. **5) Pg. 163 Paragraph 6** I chose this paragraph because Atticus is trying to show Jem and Scout that he really cares about human rights. He wants them to know he took the case because he thinks justice should be served not only because he had to. I think this shows that Atticus is a really good parent.  **6) Pg. 170 Paragraph 3 and Pg. 171 Paragraph 2** I chose these paragraphs because it lets us know how poor and how badly the Ewells were living. Also it tells us that no one knew much about their lives or even how many kids were living there.


 * Character Captain – New Characters in Chapters 12-17 **

The minister of First Purchase Church where Calpurnia goes to church. Adj - Kind & welcoming. Pg. 120 – “We are particularly glad to have company with us this morning. Mister and Miss. Finch.” The Maycomb doctor. Adj – Caring Walter Cunningham’s dad & leads the mob at Tom Robinsons trial. Adj. - Poor & Kind. News reporter & Atticus’s friend. Adj – Brave & caring.
 * 1. Reverend Sykes **
 * 3. Dr. Reynolds **
 * 4. Mr. Walter Cunningham **
 * 5. Braxton Bragg Underwood **

= Connections =

When Jem and Scout go to Calpurnia's church it reminds me of going to a friends church and seeing all the differences-KM
= Discussion Questions = 1. What was Dill's reason for not being able to visit? A. His mother remarried, and he was spending time with his new father 2. Where does Calpurnia take the children? A. To church with her 3. Who was there when they returned? A. Aunt Alexandra 4. Why is Tom Robinson on trial? A. For raping a Ewoll girl 5. Why did Dill run away from Meridian to Maycomb? A. He felt neglected by his mother and step-father 6. How does Scout get the men to leave the front of the jailhouse? A. She recognizes Walter Cunnighams father 7. Why do Alexandra and Atticus fight about the case? A. Alexandra thinks it puts shame on the family name 8. Where do Jem and Scout sit during the trial? A. In the balcony where the African Americans sit 9. Why is it significant that Bob Ewell is left-handed? A. The bruises are on the right side of her face 10. Why does Alexandra come? A. She thinks the children need femine support 11. Why is Atticus gone for 2 weeks? A. The case 12. Why isn't Jem wanting to hang out with Scout anymore? A. He is going through puberty, and is getting older 13. Who does Scout want the message "hey" to be sent to? A. Walter Cunnigham 14. Why doesn't Miss Maudie go to the trial? A. She thinks it will be like a Roman C 15. Who was said to have been raped? A. Mayella Ewells 16. What do you predict will happen in this case? A. That Tom Robinson will be found guilty.