What to do

[knightrider]

for the holidays i have to read to kill a mockingbird ,what things do you think i should manly focus on and what i should know about it?
We also have to watch the movie Witness and what should i be doing for both of these and the things i should know

[emilyhobbes]

TKAM is a fantastic novel! I loved studying it 

Well first of all I'd definitely start by learning a bit about the context of the novel, do some research about Harper Lee and where she grew up (it's relevant) and also about the culture of the South circa 1930s. This should give you some background and a better idea reading the novel

After that, I'd probably read the novel, not taking notes or anything just reading and getting a sense of the plot, themes and style. After the initial reading, I'd read it again but this time annotate and pick out things you think are important. I do it in my actual book but others type up their annotations.
annotations could be about characters and important things they say, motifs, symbols, themes, literary devices, that kind of thing

That's definitely a good start for the holidays, and whilst I haven't seen Witness, I'd probably repeat the process for any text

good luck!

[MagicGecko]

TKAM is a fantastic novel! I loved studying it 

Well first of all I'd definitely start by learning a bit about the context of the novel, do some research about Harper Lee and where she grew up (it's relevant) and also about the culture of the South circa 1930s. This should give you some background and a better idea reading the novel

After that, I'd probably read the novel, not taking notes or anything just reading and getting a sense of the plot, themes and style. After the initial reading, I'd read it again but this time annotate and pick out things you think are important. I do it in my actual book but others type up their annotations.
annotations could be about characters and important things they say, motifs, symbols, themes, literary devices, that kind of thing

^brilliant advise for TKAM. Not sure what I can add to it except for when you read the novel again (this time annotaing), 'chacter development is a crucial aspect you should address. Also it might not hurt if you also watch the movie since you will most likely watch it anyway, its just as good as the novel imo

[Professor Polonsky]

TKAM might not be the best text response novel out there, but it's probably going to be the very best text you'll read in your entire schooling. It has something for almost everyone - enjoy it. And I really can't help much otherwise other than repeat what's already been said.

[Sup]

Very good book, loved it.