To Kill a Mockingbird engaging rhetorical analysis activity! Engage your students in critical thinking and rhetorical analysis with this standards-aligned activity that guides students through a close reading of Atticus Finch’s powerful closing argument from To Kill a Mockingbird. This resource includes print and digital activities.

This To Kill a Mockingbird rhetorical analysis lesson challenges students to explore the power of rhetoric and persuasive language in Atticus Finch's closing argument.

As students read and analyze Atticus’s speech, they’ll identify rhetorical appeals (ethos, logos, and pathos), examine diction and tone, and respond to thought-provoking questions that require textual evidence and analysis.

This To Kill a Mockingbird activity includes:

• An annotation guide to help students annotate the text
• A full copy of Atticus' speech
• A graphic organizer for students to identify Atticus' most persuasive points
• An ethos, pathos, and logos activity
• A rhetorical triangle activity
• A one page rhetorical analysis activity
• Print and digital versions of the activities
• Answer keys

Why You'll Love This Resource:

• Aligned to Common Core standardsPromotes critical thinking and academic writing
• Encourages thoughtful engagement with an iconic literary moment
• Ready to use in both print and digital formats—no prep required!
• Works as a stand-alone lesson or part of a larger To Kill a Mockingbird unit

Tech Notes:
The digital version is hosted on Google Slides™ and designed for use in Google Classroom™ or any platform that supports Google Drive™. Simply assign to your students and go!

Help your students dig deeper into To Kill a Mockingbird and gain a stronger understanding of rhetorical strategies with this thoughtful and flexible activity.