Courage & Bravery: A Pre-Reading Activity for To Kill a Mockingbird

Are courage and bravery really the same thing?

This 4-page high school mini-unit asks students to explore the similarities and differences between courage and bravery before reading To Kill a Mockingbird. Students choose between a concept web or Venn diagram to organize their thinking, then respond to five deeper-thinking questions that lead into a short essay.

Students will consider whether bravery can be an immediate response while courage may involve a conscious choice, responsibility, consequence, or burden.

Includes:

• Cover page
• Courage & Bravery concept web
• Courage vs. Bravery Venn diagram
• Five critical-thinking questions
• 2–3 paragraph essay prompt: Can You Be Brave but Not Courageous?

Designed for grades 9–12, this activity works well as a pre-reading exercise for To Kill a Mockingbird, a discussion starter, independent writing assignment, or critical-thinking activity.

Students may complete responses on separate paper or digitally, allowing teachers and parents to use the format that works best for their learners.

4-page printable PDF

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