TKAM Chapter One Prove-It
Directions: Conduct a close reading of Chapter One. Find evidence that either proves or disproves the statements in
the center column. You may find evidence for both sides; however, most will lean to one side or the other.
Evidence that Disproves Statement
Statement
Simon Finch was a good man.
The Haverford family is rotten to the
core! None of them have ever
amounted to any good.
Calpurnia is not a typical African
American maid for this time period.
Dill is shy and timid.
The townspeople are afraid of the
Radley place.
Scout, Dill, and Jem want to be
friends with Boo Radley.
Evidence that Proves Statement