After DEAR time, we got right back into reading our script of TKAM. In reading half of Chapter 19, we learned that Tom's testimony was very different from Mayella's. He claimed he was invited over the Ewell property many times to help with chores, that the children were always around, and that Mayella is the one who came onto him! Tom was uncomfortable with most of his testimony because it was unheard of for a white woman to seduce a black man. In some states, that would be considered criminal. According to Tom's testimony, Mayella "jumped" him and hugged him. Tom was eventually able to pass Mayella and run away from the house, even though he did nothing wrong. Will this play out in his favor? We'll see on Monday when we continue reading.
After grading your paragraphs, I've seen a slight improvement. Remember, this isn't about perfection. If you're struggling with these paragraphs, that's okay. We're going to work through this. The key is that hopefully after all this repetition, you'll get it so engrained in your heads that you'll never forget it again. Ever! On Monday, I'll show you some new tricks that will really help you fine tune this skill.
Actors who are creating a video, please be creative. Remember, you have countless times to get this right. Move around, use props if you want to, and have fun with it!
Have a great weekend and I'll see you all on Monday!
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