To Kill a Mockingbird Trial Analysis and Essay

Students will:

• Watch the Tom Robinson trial. Please note: This resource uses the movie version of TKAM for the trial.
• Analyze the testimonies to identify evidence for the prosecution and the defense.
• Write an argumentative essay detailing why Tom Robinson is innocent.

Print and digital versions available!

• PDF
• Google™ Slides

Lesson Pages:

1. Teacher Directions

2. Trial Analysis

• Critical thinking questions for students to analyze the testimonies offered by each character:
  • Sherriff Heck Tate
  • Bob Ewell
  • Mayella Ewell
  • Tom Robinson
• An answer key for the analysis questions is provided!

2. Evidence Breakdown

• Students use their analysis to list every piece of evidence that they believe proves Tom’s innocence.
• An answer key is provided listing specific pieces of evidence that show Tom’s innocence.

3. Argumentative Essay

• Students use the analysis and the evidence breakdown to write a five paragraph essay claiming that Tom Robinson is innocent.
• An essay outline sheet is provided to help students structure and create their final essay.

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File Type: PDF & Google Slides

Editable: No

Total Pages: 36

Content Pages: 26

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