•Crucible Exam•Intro to the Persuasive Essay

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HW: Persuasive Essay Brainstorming

Convincing somebody that a person is guilty takes persuasive skills! It happens ALL the time in Crucible… but proving someone’s innocence takes persuasive mastery.

Pick 1 of the accused characters from Crucible. In a short paragraph, prove he/she is innocent of witchery & should NOT be hanged to death.

(Hint: Think about what they have done/not done, kind of a person they are, who did the accusing, etc.)

Day 14 – 10/21 Power-Up!

The theme of “right versus wrong” is often developed by challenging to the audience/reader to evaluate the guilt or innocence of one of the characters.

Challenge: Select a character from The Crucible and take a position on his/her guilt or innocence. Use reasons and specific examples to support your opinion.

1ST QUARTER PORTFOLIO PROJECT: CONQUERING THE PERSUASIVE ESSAY

PART I: STARTING AFTER TEST

Part I:Choose your character and take a positi on on his or her guilt or innocence.Create a thesis statement.Brainstorm and outline the persuasive essay.

Submit Outline for review in class. Date: 10/27

Record all answers on your assessment record. You may write on the exam form. Essay portion eliminated.

When you finish, place both sheets in 2 stacks on the front table, return to your seat, and begin brainstorming for essay.

THE CRUCIBLE FINAL EXAM

Tonight, for English…

Brain-storming