Monday, March 1, 2010
E-Learning 2 March 2010(answers)
Task for Naturalist:
I have found put that the mockingbird lives in open country with thickets, farmland and desert brush, where ants, beetles, grasshoppers, seeds and berries grows. The mockingbird eats these animals.
Characteristics:
The mockingbird is gray on top and white on its underside. It has white patches on its wings that look like bars; a long black tail with white outer feathers and a long, slender bill. Males and females look alike.
Behavior:
The mockingbird was given its name because of its ability to mimic the calls of dozens of other bird species. In fact, the mockingbird's Latin name, Mimus polyglottus, means many-tongued mimic. The mockingbirds have even been known to mimic the sounds of dogs and sirens! The mockingbird is especially vocal on moonlit spring nights. The mockingbird is also very territorial and will attack intruders.
Conclusion
The mockingbird lives in Maycomb as Maycomb is an open country with thickets, farmland and desert brush. These conditions are vital for the mockingbird to flourish.
Intrapersonal:
Firstly, before I say who I would like to befriend, I shall do a brief character analysis on the characters on the novel.
Scout:
· Intelligent
· Tomboy-ish
· Combative
· Naïve
· Appreciates human goodness without ignoring human evil (more mature)
Atticus
· Moral
· Dry sense of humor
· Just
· Equal (no prejudice)
· Wise
· Convicted
Jem
· Refuses to back down from challenges
· Athletic
· Strong sense of justice
Boo Radley
· Reclusive
· Symbol of goodness swathed in creepiness
· Intelligent
· A good person injured by the evil of mankind
After doing the character analysis, I feel that I will like to befriend Atticus Finch. Among the four people, I feel that Atticus has the most merits and I will benefit the most when I am around him. People get influenced by the people around them, and Atticus will be a good nfluence to me, making me a more refined gentleman.6:47 PM By Eugene
