October 28 – October 29

DAILY INTRODUCTION

HOMEWORK

Standard:

Honors:

The Crucible Act 2 Vocabulary

Class Forum #6: Write a paragraph characterizing your assigned character in ACT 1 of “The Crucible”

Class Forum #6:

Modern Day Scarlet Letter*Read “The Scarlet Letter, 20th Century Style”

*Write a letter to the Editor of the Los Angeles Times explaining whether you agree or disagree with Judge Poe’s methods.

*You must include at least three references from the text to support your view.

ACT

Sentence Structure

Topic:

Rationale:

Period 1: 21%

Period 3: 14%

Period 4: 6%

Period 5: 21%

Period 7: 17%

Period 8: 28%

Collectively: 18% Correct

A-day: 14% / 86% B-day: 22% / 78%W

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Helga carried a revolver and a spray gun containing red pepper for protection. Presumably, Helga and Clara found food and shelter along the way, and they arrived in New York City in December, seven months after their departure.

A. NO CHANGE

B. For protection, Helga carried a revolver as well as a red pepper-containing spray gun.

C. Helga, for protection, carried a revolver and a spray gun containing red pepper.

D. Carried by Helga for protection were a revolver and a spray gun containing red pepper.

• Brevity• Conciseness• Concision• Succinctness• Terseness• Laconic

EXPLANATION:

SATConcept

Attainment Style

EXAMPLE

EXAMPLE

EXAMPLE

EXAMPLE

Definition:

(1) ill-mannered

(2) disagreeable

CANTANKEROUS

Pronunciation: [can-tank-er-us]

Part of Speech: Adjective

Synonyms:

*Cranky

*Grouchy

*Quarrelsome

Usage Examples:“a cantankerous old man”“a cantankerous, argumentative

man”"a cantankerous and venomous-

tongued old lady""had to use liquid helium, which

is supercold, costly and cantankerous"

“disliked her cantankerous landlord”

SWBAT voice their researched opinion on

society superseding the rights of an individual during

a class debate in order to gain a better understanding

of the context of “The Crucible.”

SWBAT gain a better understanding of

Chapters 1-12 of “The Scarlet Letter” through

Socratic Seminar.

OBJECTIVE

Standard:

Honors:

Practice ACTEnglish and Reading

NEXT CLASS

Bring a pencil or a pen

and make sure you are

well-rested

STANDARDForum #6:

Characterization & Rubric Review

HOMEWORK

Class Forum #6:

CharacterizationWrite a paragraph characterizing one of the characters from “The Crucible.” In order to get credit, you must use at least TWO quotes from the text, and they must be cited correctly.

Directions on following slide…

Sentence 1: INDENT (Hit the Tab button ONE time!) Tell me who your character is and why your character is relevant to “The Crucible.”Sentence 2: Write a sentence giving me one specific detail about your character. Sentence 3: Find a quote to support your opinion. Remember: “QUOTE” (author, year). Sentence 4: Explain why your chosen quote supports your point. Sentence 5: Give me another specific detail of your character. Sentence 6: Find a quote to support your opinion. Remember: “QUOTE” (author, year). Sentence 7: Explain why your chosen quote supports your point.

Characterization Paragraph – Class Forum #6

EXAM

PLE:

Abigail Williams can be seen as the lone antagonist who drives the drama within Arthur Miller’s “The Crucible.” With the use of manipulation and vengeance to attain what she wants, Abigail’s willingness to disregard Puritan societal restrictions quickly sets her apart from the other characters we’ve been introduced to, thus far. Abigail ‘s manipulation comes out in her relationship with John Proctor, as she demonstrates her cunning perception in these words to him: “I have a sense for heat, John, and yours has drawn me to my window, and I have seen you looking up, burning in your loneliness. Do you tell me that you've never looked up at my window?” (Miller, 1953). In this moment, she enables Proctor to admit his continued affection for her even though he is trying to repair his marriage with his wife. Her vengeance is expressed while speaking with her friends in Act 1: “Let either of you breathe a word, or the edge of a word, about the other things, and I will come to you in the black of some terrible night and I will bring a pointy reckoning that will shudder you” (Miller, 1953). This threat demonstrates that Abby will go to any length to ensure that she is safe, no matter who else gets hurt.

DEBA

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UBRI

C3 2 1

Viewpoint Viewpoints are clear and organized.

Most viewpoints are clear.

Viewpoints are unclear and disorganized.

Use of examples and facts

Arguments are supported with facts and examples.

Most arguments are supported with facts and examples.

Arguments lack factual support.

Relevance of supporting arguments

All supporting arguments are relevant.

Many, but not all, supporting arguments are relevant.

Few supporting arguments are relevant.

Strength of argument

All arguments are strong and convincing.

Some arguments are convincing.

Arguments are not convincing.

Speaking voice Voice can always be heard.

Voice is heard most of the time.

Voice is difficult to hear.

Preparation Student is well prepared

Student needs more preparation

Student is unprepared to defend argument

HONORSRubric Review &

Seminar

READING QUIZChapters 7-12 of “The Scarlet Letter”

Next Class

SEMINAR RUBRIC

Demonstrates patience with others’ opinionsMoves the conversation forward

Speaks to all participantsThinks prior to answeringRefers directly to the text

Makes connections to other speakersConsiders all opinions

Builds on others commentsAsks for clarification when needed

Identifies key information in the text.