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Bellwork: static and dynamic characters

Work on Act 4 Study Questions

Review Game (w/ActivExpressions)

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Finish reading Act 4

Finish watching Act 4

Discuss

Ditrsibute Act 4 Questions

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Vocab: Archetype

Start Act 4

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Vocab: allegory, satire

Finish Act III

1st hour wins extra credit

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Grammar: Adverbs and Adjectives

Continue Act III in The Crucible

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+Continue Act 3

+Act 3 Quiz

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+Vocab: excerpt, subplot

+Finish Act 2

+Study Questions

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+ Vocab: implicit, explicit

+Begin reading Act 2

+Reflection

Act 1 Study Questions, etc

1. Complete Act 1 Study Questions which can be found here. You must use complete sentences AND include the page #. Complete your answers in MS Word, print out, and turn in . Due at the end of the hour!!!




2. In MS WORD, write a Facebook message to a friend in which you:

+ Paragraph 1: Explain the basic principles of Puritanism and its positive and negative aspects.

+ Paragraph 2: Summarize The Crucible so far.

+Paragraph 3: Give an analogy of the Salem Witch trials to a modern-day situation so your friend can better understand the concept of hysteria and paranoia.

+Paragraph 4: Tell your friend what you think is going to happen in the play.

+Paragraph 5: Tell your friend if they would like/dislike the play and why.

You do not need to write in standard school language, but you may not use curse words!

When finished:

POST AS A COMMENT


3. Click on Quizlet in the sidebar and brush up on vocabulary.

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+Finish watching Act 1

+Act 1 Quiz

+Continue working on Act 1 Study Questions

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Finish reading Act 1

Start watching Act 1

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+Go over bellwork
+Assign roles
+Read through p. 40
+Work on Study Questions

+Go over bellwork
+Assign roles for Act 1
+Read through bottom p. 25
+Work on Study Questions

The Crucible - Scavenger Hunt

Using web research from this page on The Crucible and other pages (not wikipedia), answer the following questions on a separate sheet of paper. For each answer, include the website where you found it.

1. When was The Crucible written?
2. What inspired Arthur Miller to write The Crucible?
3. Where did he go to college?
4. Name another play written by Miller.
5. With what famous actress did Miller have a relationship?
6. What was The Red Scare?
7. Who was Joe McCarthy and what was he afraid of?
8. Who were three other famous Americans who were investigated during The Red Scare?
9. What was The House of Un-American Activities Committee?
10. What is another example of a "witch hunt" from history? Describe it.
11. Define "historical fiction."
12. Define "Puritan."
13. Define "predestination."
14. How were Puritan children treated?
15. What was the life expectancy in America in 1692?
16. What was a typical Puritan school like?
17. What was the role of women in Puritan society?
18. On what date was Giles Corey pressed to death?

When finished, turn in your answers and go to QUIZLET (see sidebar) to practice vocab.

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The Crucible Intro

+Who were the Puritans?

+History Channel documentary w/questions

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Type Of Mice and Men ACT Prompt

FLEX Only

Respond to the following prompt as a comment: (You have 20 minutes)

Throughout history people have debated what is considered art because art is subjective and personal. Some people support graffiti as valid artistic expression becasue they think it's a personal expression of their experience. Other people do not support graffiti as legitimate because they see it as vandalism and not a traditional/typical for of art. In your opinion, should graffiti be considered a form of art?

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ACT Prompt on Of Mice and Men

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The Writing Process

Prep for tomorrow's ACT style exam

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Of Mice and Men final test (120 points)