Week 1: Introduction & Chapter 1

• Introduction to Harper Lee and historical context

• Setting up the town of Maycomb

• Scout’s perspective and narration

• Social class and racial divisions

Week 2: Chapters 2-3

• Scout’s school experience and conflict with Miss Caroline

• The Cunninghams and economic struggles

• The theme of education

• Introduction of moral lessons from Atticus

Week 3: Chapters 4-5

• The children’s fascination with Boo Radley

• Miss Maudie’s perspective on Boo

• Growing curiosity and rumors

• Foreshadowing events to come

Week 4: Chapters 6-7

• The night raid on the Radley house

• Jem loses his pants—symbolism of fear

• Gifts in the knothole—mystery deepens

• The significance of small acts of kindness

Week 5: Chapters 8-9

• Miss Maudie’s house fire and Boo’s silent gesture

• Atticus takes on Tom Robinson’s case

• Aunt Alexandra’s view on family

• Conflict between tradition and morality

Week 6: Chapters 10-11

• Atticus shoots the mad dog—hidden strength

• Mrs. Dubose and the lesson of courage

• Jem’s coming-of-age moment

• Justice and moral fortitude

Week 7: Chapters 12-13

• Calpurnia’s church—black community’s perspective

• Contrast between white and black communities

• Aunt Alexandra’s arrival and emphasis on heritage

• Scout and Jem’s growing awareness of societal divides

Week 8: Chapters 14-15

• Dill’s return and his struggles with family

• The mob scene—Scout’s innocence vs. hatred

• Atticus’s silent courage

• Building tension in Maycomb

Week 9: Chapters 16-17

• The trial begins—legal and ethical dilemmas

• Heck Tate’s testimony—conflicting details

• Bob Ewell’s aggressive testimony

• Justice vs. prejudice in Maycomb

Week 10: Chapters 18-19

• Mayella Ewell’s loneliness and vulnerability

• Tom Robinson’s testimony—truth vs. prejudice

• Racial injustice and its effects

• Empathy as a central theme

Week 11: Chapters 20-21

• Atticus’s closing argument—rhetorical analysis

• Mr. Dolphus Raymond’s secret

• The role of deception in society

• The trial verdict—loss of innocence

Week 12: Chapters 22-23

• Jem’s emotional response—understanding injustice

• Miss Maudie’s words of encouragement

• Atticus’s views on change and progress

• The complexity of human nature

Week 13: Chapters 24-25

• Aunt Alexandra’s layered character

• The women’s missionary circle—Maycomb’s hypocrisy

• Tom’s tragic death and its symbolism

• The town’s reaction to injustice

Week 14: Chapters 26-27

• Scout’s reflections on morality

• Bob Ewell’s lingering threats

• Fear and the build-up to climax

• Parallels between Tom and the mockingbird

Week 15: Chapters 28-29

• The school pageant—foreshadowing danger

• Bob Ewell’s final act of vengeance

• The attack on Scout and Jem

• The mysterious figure in the dark

Week 16: Chapters 30-31

• Boo Radley revealed—his quiet heroism

• Scout’s realization about Boo’s kindness

• The importance of perspective—walking in someone else’s shoes

• Justice and protection in Maycomb

Week 17: Theme Analysis & Reflection

• Major themes: Racism, class, morality, and empathy

• Comparing To Kill a Mockingbird to real-life events

• Discussion: How literature inspires change

• Personal reflections on key lessons

Week 18: Comparative Analysis

• Comparing the novel with historical texts

• Group project: Creating a visual timeline

• Film adaptation analysis—strengths and weaknesses

• Presentation of research findings

Week 19: Research Project Preparation

• Developing thesis statements

• Outline workshop and peer reviews

• One-on-one conferences with the instructor

• Refining arguments with evidence

Week 20: Final Presentations & Course Wrap-Up

• Student presentations on research projects

• Peer feedback and discussion

• Final reflections—how perspectives have changed

• Course review and farewell discussion