Teaching Guide - Introduction to To Kill a Mockingbird

When Harper Lee wrote To Kill a Mockingbird, race relations in the South, particularly in Alabama, were poor. The South was still segregated, forcing blacks and white to use different facilities in almost every aspect of society. The Civil Rights Movement began to pick up steam when Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on a bus in Montgomery…

This excerpt of the lesson plan is provided for free. To read the complete lesson plan of 123 printed pages or get access to our full library of Literature Essays, please subscribe below or log in if you are already subscribed.

GradeSaver provides access to quizzes, 3077 literature essays, 906 sample college application essays and ad-free surfing in this premium content, "Members Only" section of the site! Membership includes a 10% discount on all editing orders.

We have been mentioned in the Washington Post, the Economist, and many other papers around the world for our exceptional essays. GradeSaver has reviewed each essay for quality; these essays are the very best on the Internet and many have been written by students of Ivy League colleges.

* After your trial period, you will be billed a monthly fee of $6.95 with the option to cancel at any time. Questions? Read our FAQ.