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For the novel, you will complete a dialectical journal for analysis of Scouts character. Provide
text evidence from each chapter that help you to understand Scouts character as she faces a
conflict in her life and has a new awareness about herself, others, or the world around her.
a. In the left hand column provide text evidence and a brief context should be provided, giving
details of the event that surround/relate to text evidence.
b. In the right hand column, provide commentary that explains why you found the passage
compelling or what it helped you understand about the character. The commentary should not
simply paraphrase the text evidence or summarize the plot in the novel. Refer to the links at the
bottom of the summer reading assignment to assist with insightful commentary.

Dialectical Journal Template: To Kill a Mockingbird

Evidence and Context

Evidence:

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Commentary

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Evidence:

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JMDSherman, 2013

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Name:
Class Pd:
Date:
Evidence:

Commentary:

Context:

JMDSherman, 2013

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