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This sentence shows the gathering of country families on the day of the trial. The passage was chosen because it paints a clear summer picture for young readers and uses familiar words like square, picnic, sitting, and warm.
The courthouse square was covered with picnic parties sitting on newspapers, washing down biscuit and syrup with warm milk from fruit jars.
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Narration Prompt
Tell what happens in the story this morning at the Finch house. What does Atticus say about Mr. Cunningham at breakfast, and where do Jem, Scout, and Dill go after dinner?
Discussion Questions
- Atticus tells Jem and Scout that 'a mob's always made up of people, no matter what.' What in the story shows you that Atticus still thinks Mr. Cunningham is a friend, even after the night at the jail?
- Aunt Alexandra says the children are a disgrace for slipping out, but Atticus says he is glad his disgraces came along. How do you know that Atticus is proud of Jem and Scout for what they did?
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Item 1
An open space in the middle of a town with buildings around it.
Item 2
A meal eaten outside, often on a blanket on the grass.
Item 3
Resting on a seat, a chair, or the ground.
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