Friday, March 7, 2014

Do Now: Why does Atticus know he will lose this trial? Given this fact, what is his purpose in his closing argument?
Classwork: To Kill A Mockingbird
 How does he try to persuade this jury in this time and place?

1. Analyze each of the arguments he presents to the jury.
2. How do they support his purpose?
3. Does he include logical, emotional, and ethical appeals
4. What does he say explicitly? Why does he choose this strategy?
Homework: Read The Verdict section of your handout.