To Kill a Mockingbird (MAXNotes Literature Guides) [Paperback]

Dr. Anita Price Davis Ed.D. (Author), English Literature Study Guides (Author)

Book Description

Series: MAXnotes Literature Guides | Publication Date: December 9, 1994

MAXnotes offer a fresh look at masterpieces of literature, presented in a lively and interesting fashion. Written by literary experts who currently teach the subject, MAXnotes will enhance your understanding and enjoyment of the work. MAXnotes are designed to stimulate independent thought about the literary work by raising various issues and thought-provoking ideas and questions. MAXnotes cover the essentials of what one should know about each work, including an overall summary, character lists, an explanation and discussion of the plot, the work's historical context, illustrations to convey the mood of the work, and a biography of the author. Each chapter is individually summarized and analyzed, and has study questions and answers.

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REA’s MAXnotes is an insightful series of literature study guides covering over 80 of the most popular literary works.

MAXnotes study guides are student friendly and provide all the essentials needed to prepare students for homework, discussions, reports, and exams.

Our MAXnotes for Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird study guide includes an overall summary, character lists, explanation and discussion of the plot, overview of the work’s historical context, and a biography of the author. Each section of the work is individually summarized and includes study questions and answers.

Our Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird MAXnotes study guide is a handy resource when preparing for exams or doing homework, and it makes a great companion to the original work.

The Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird MAXnotes is also an invaluable resource for English teachers who are teaching the original work and need a refresher. Each MAXnotes includes topics for term papers with sample outlines.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Research & Education Association (December 9, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0878919465
• ISBN-13: 978-0878919468
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.3 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #597,094 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Anita Price Davis is the author of New Deal Art in North Carolina (2008), Georgia During the Great Depression (2008), Women on United States Postage Stamps (2008), Women Nobel Peace Prize Winners (2006) and North Carolina During the Great Depression (2003). She has also authored or coauthored many other historical books and articles. She retired as the Charles A. Dana Professor of Education Emerita after 36 years at Converse College.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A great first stop, May 15, 2000

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This review is from: To Kill a Mockingbird (MAXNotes Literature Guides) (Paperback)

I started using Maxnotes as a beginning teacher, a few years back, so that I could catch up on some novels that I had never read in college. I was under the gun and had to provide lesson plans in 3 days on 5 novels I didn't know. Maxnotes saved me.

Now, some time later, I find myself referring back to those books and buying more of them. Am I still under the gun? No. These books, unlike like those charming ones from my college days, are well organized, insightful, and show a clear understanding of literary device.

I have found them so useful that I recommend them to teachers (both new and experienced). They provide perspectives I had never thought of, helpful questions, and practice essays I find myself using again and again.

This series is simply the most helpful and concise tool I have ever found. I have even taken to recommending this book to my students. I know bad teacher. However, using this text breakdown and summary along with side by side texts my students have improved their short and long term understanding of literature by remarkable amounts.

Dollar for dollar you can not go wrong with any of these books.

6 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The Best, March 15, 2000

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This review is from: To Kill a Mockingbird (MAXNotes Literature Guides) (Paperback)

I thought that this was one of the most intreging book.. Scout, Jem and Dill find out that life isn't always as it seems. They sit and list to the case and figure out that every one is accusing Robinson wrongly... i would have to say that this book is one of my all time favorites. And will never go out of style..

3 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars it was really helpful in researching the book, May 19, 1999

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This review is from: To Kill a Mockingbird (MAXNotes Literature Guides) (Paperback)

If you are ever short in time for a book report of anything, got these notes. They were SO helpful! Thank you!