By way of introduction to the novel we first reviewed vocabulary words derived from the first chapters, followed by biographical information about the author, Harper Lee. I discussed the discovery of the novel's recently published prequel, 'Go Set A Watchman", and the how the general consensus remains that "Go Set A Watchman" is an early draft of "To Kill A Mockingbird". In short, Harper Lee never published again and lived a reclusive life until her recent death in 2016. Bobby discussed and reviewed the terms :"setting and point of view" and we placed in his virtual notebook notes on the novel's setting in 1930s Depression Alabama, and the role of the first person narrative. I also placed in the notebook a list of the main characters to help orient Bobby's reading of the novel. For homework , I assigned reading chapter 1.