Monday: Descriptive writing essay prompt is handed out.
Tuesday: Read the Raven and discuss.
Wednesday: Read Masque of the Red Death and get handout
                          Due: Raven Handout
Thursday: Read Masque of the Red Death and try and finish the handout in class.
Friday: Halloween we read The Tell Tale Heart in class after Vocab week 8 quiz.
                          Due: Descriptive writing essay
                             Masque of the Red Death handout

•         In today’s society we make judgment due to age as well as different practices. Explain something you do in your daily life that could be misinterpreted. Why might it be misunderstood and what do people really think you do?

–        Note this may be religious, political, social, age, vernacular, clothing, etc…

Reminder! Thursday is The Crucible final exam!

Quote Analysis:

·        “I have confessed myself! Is there no good penitence but it be public? God does not need my name nailed upon the church! God sees my name; God knows how black my sins are! It is enough!”

• “He have his goodness now. God forbid I take it from him!”

Multiple Choice/True False:

• Know the conflict between Mary Warren and her issues between the Proctors and Abigail.
• Know Mary Warren’s conduct in the courtroom and outside.
• Proctor and Abigail’s conduct in the courtroom in regards to Elizabeth.
• Know all three types of irony.
• Define literal and figurative language.
• In The Crucible each act has a climax—what are they?
• Putnam’s issues with Mr. Jacobs.
• Know what happens to:

                        Rebecca Nurse, Giles, Abigail, Elizabeth, John Proctor, Mary Warren,                          Paris, Rev Hale, etc…

• Why is Martha Corey hung?
• Who wrote the Crucible?
• What is the importance of Proctor’s name?
• Danforth wants to be fair about those who have already been hung and accused of witchcraft, so he does not want to let the others free from the rope. What is he really trying to avoid?
• Who is Giles Cory? What does he do? Character traits?
• Why is Elizabeth not hung immediately?
• What are Hale’s beliefs at the end of the novel?
• What does John refuse to do after admitting he was conspiring with the devil?

Quote Matching: (note: if your answer has two letters, bubble in both letters please or your answer will be marked incorrect!)

Who said:

• “More weight”
• “I beg you, sir, I beg you – see her what she is.”
• “I denounce these proceedings, I quit this court!”
• “Your husband- did he indeed turn from you?”
• “I cannot judge you John.”

Directions: I would like you to answer all of the following questions. Please do the following before you respond:

·        Read the prompt twice.

·        Circle what you think the actual ideas you need to respond to are.

·        Number those ideas in the order you’ll respond.

·        Make sure you answer in complete sentences.

·        Make sure you have 8-10 sentences minimum.

·        Use at least one quote, each response, from the novel to support your answer.

·        Only use concrete details (facts) to support your argument.

1. Describe 2 examples of situational irony, and explain what makes each ironic.

2. The Crucible is a story about powerless individuals who overthrow a town full of strict religious values, as well as a clear social chain of command. How do the witch trials empower individuals who were previously powerless? What is the outcome for the protagonist and the antagonist? Does anyone who rose to power still have it?

 3. A crucible is defined as a severe test. Write a response discussing the significance of the title. What is “the crucible” within the play and how does it bring about change or reveal an individual’s true character? (hint, think John Proctor/ Rev. Hale!)

4. Explain the significance of John Proctor’s quote, “Because it is my name! Because I cannot have another in my life! Because I lie and sign myself to lies! Because I am not worth the dust on the feet of them that hang! How may I live without my name? I have given you my soul: leave me my name!” (Proctor, 240).

Wed 10/15: Act IV started

Thurs 10/16: Act III Irony handout is due. Continue reading Act IV

Fri 10/17: Vocabulary test for week 6. Also continue Act IV.

Please note that Thurs Oct 23rd is your FINAL EXAM on The Crucible! Make sure you understand how to write your essay questions (it’s on the prior post) as well as study. As you all know, email me or talk to me in class if you need me. Take care and happy studying!

Respond to the following:

•         John Proctor boasts about his wife’s sense of honesty as he reveals he is an adulterer. What is ironic about John’s sentiments to the court and why would this situation be unfair, even if Elizabeth had told the truth?

How to write a timed response and how to complete worksheet questions!

•         Read the whole question.

•         Circle the portions of the question that you think you need to respond to.

•         Number them: idea 1, idea 2, idea 3, etc…

•         Answer each question thoroughly. Use complete sentences.

•         Use actual facts to present your argument! These will later become concrete details in your essays.

What You Should NEVER Do in a Response.

•         Don’t use “I think”.

•         Don’t use the word “probably” or “maybe”- if you’re arguing a point, you KNOW you’re right.

•         Always write in present tense, not past tense.

•         Don’t make up hypothetical’s, stick to the facts.

Now Write the Question and circle what you think needs to be responded to (Hint, probably more than one circle is needed):

•         John Proctor boasts about his wife’s sense of honesty as he reveals he is an adulterer. What is ironic about John’s sentiments to the court and why would this situation be unfair, even if Elizabeth had told the truth?

Practice Question Circled (Did you get this?)

•         John Proctor boasts about his wife’s sense of honesty as he reveals he is an adulterer. (What is ironic about John’s sentiments to the court) and (why would this situation be unfair), (even if Elizabeth had told the truth)?

How you might respond:

•         John Proctor boasts about his wife’s sense of honesty as he reveals he is an adulterer.

–        What is ironic about John’s sentiments to the court

•         Respond in two to three sentences about irony. What kind of irony is this? What is at stake when John allows himself to be honest with his community?

–        and why would this situation be unfair,

•         Respond in two to three sentences about how the society/Puritans dealt with fairness in their courtrooms. Discuss hypocrisy and lack of evidence.

–        even if Elizabeth had told the truth?

•         Respond in two to three sentences about the consequences.

Now, using what you know… respond to the question and look at the difference in quality!:

•         John Proctor boasts about his wife’s sense of honesty as he reveals he is an adulterer. What is ironic about John’s sentiments to the court and why would this situation be unfair, even if Elizabeth had told the truth?

Some of you have asked me what the bell work was, due to your absence. Here is a run-down of LAST week’s bellwork. If you were not absent, this post DOES NOT APPLY to you.

Study the terms from weeks 1-4, including prefixes and suffixes. Make flash cards!!!!!

Highlight the ones you are unsure of so you can study them.

Activity:

Get into partners of 2. NO MORE THAN 2 per pair. (Notice pair means two!) J  Quiz one another on the words that were highlighted from yesterday.

Activity:

Use each word in one sentence. (prefix and suffix included)

You have 10mins. If you cannot complete this task within the allotted time, you can finish for homework.

Activity:

Write a short, fictional, story using 10 words you have learned and 3 prefixes and 3 suffixes. You must highlight them for credit.

You have 10mins. If you cannot complete this task within the allotted time, you can finish for homework. I will collect it tomorrow!

42 Point vocabulary test!

Friday there will be a test for Vocabulary weeks 1-4. This test is worth a bundle of points. Don’t miss it! Study HARD!!!! I will also be handing out the Act III worksheet, due Thurs Oct 16th!

Also, if you missed the midterm, the day to retake it is Friday at 7:15am with me in 1122. Hope to see you there!

Tomorrow: Thurs: dont forget to hand in your vocabulary homework!

Wow! 40 people showed up to the review last night! I am so impressed. I might do this more often for you guys if you express it helps you. Thanks for coming with your food, friends, and smiles. It was a great movie and I am really excited you came.
Friday (Homecoming): Vocab Quiz, Discuss novel, half sheet extra credit, pass back papers.
Monday: Work on the review handout and making your half sheet. Ask me anything you need to prepair yourself for the test.
Tuesday: Midterm on The Crucible
Wed: Act III starts, Handout Irony form
Thurs: More Act III
Fri: Vocab quiz, more Act III 

4:30 today in 1122 come watch the Crucible! Bring friends, food, family… take notes!