Monday, June 16 last class

What's happening?
If you were absent either Thursday or Friday, you have a test to complete.
Remember that the ELA is this Thursday, June 19 at 8:15. 
After school review class today.  Do you remember how to write a critical lens essay?

Friday, June 13 Day 2 of The Crucible assessment.

Day 2 of The Crucible assessment.

The following have been posted for a week. 

Begin with an MLA heading. Minimum 250 words. Details! Details! Details! Proof! Proof! Proof!   You may use your text as needed.

1. What role do grudges and personal rivalries play in the witch trial hysteria.

2. How do the witch trials empower individuals who were previously powerless?

3.What role does sex, and sexual repression, play in The Crucible?

4. Why are Danforth, Hathorne, and the other authorities so resistant to believing the claim that Abigail and the other girls are lying?

Thursday and Friday, June 12 and 13. final assessment on Arthur Miller's The Crucible

In class today: parts 1 and 2 of the final assessment on

The Crucible. 

Last grade of the marking period and, with the exception of 

those taking or retaking the regents exam next week on 

Thursday, June 19 at 8:15, of the year.

This is an independent exam. If you chat, please understand that you will 

receive a ZERO. 


Parts 1 and 2 are today. This will be collected at the end of class. (Those who 

receive extended time will have 20 minutes on Monday.

You may not use your texts today.

Part 3 is Friday. As has been shown on the blog each day for the last week, you will have a choice of writing on one of 4 topics. This is due at the close of class 

tomorrow. (Those who receive extended time will have 20 minutes on Monday in 

class,)

Today's test:
Five questions from last Friday's test. 

Four quotations to identify as to who is speaking to whom and why this is 

significant in terms of understanding the character, plot, tone and / or 

theme.

Character list  and notes to remind you:
John Proctor, Abigail Williams ,Reverend John Hale, Elizabeth Proctor, Reverend Parris, Rebecca Nurse, Francis Nurse, Judge Danforth, Giles Corey, Thomas Putnam, Ann Putnam, Ruth Putnam, Tituba, -Mary Warren, Betty Parris, -Martha Corey, Ezekiel Cheever, Judge Hathorne, -Herrick, Mercy Lewis, -

Themes: Intolerance, reputation, empowerment

Wednesday, June 11 The Crucible review

REGENT'S TAKES AND RETAKES: 8:15, Thursday, June 19
In class:  watching Act IV and review

Thursday and Friday: final assessment.

 If you have a legal absence, that is someone has called in for you, you may finish the text on Monday. Otherwise, you will be assessed on your completed work.

 Grades close Friday, with the exception of those who are taking or 

retaking the Regents on June 19.

7th period:
Clarissa and BJ must make up their tests on Monday by 4 pm. This will take two periods.
8th period: the trial!
What's on the assessment? 

Five questions from last Friday's test. 

Four quotations to identify as to who is speaking to whom and why this is 

significant in terms of understanding the character, plot, tone and / or 

theme.

Essay response to one of the following. Don't forget your text.

1. What role do grudges and personal rivalries play in the witch trial hysteria.

2. How do the witch trials empower individuals who were previously powerless?

3.What role does sex, and sexual repression, play in The Crucible?

4. Why are Danforth, Hathorne, and the other authorities so resistant to believing the claim that Abigail and the other girls are lying?

You will need to use specific, detailed information to support your response.

At this point, the following should be quite familiar:

allegory

Characters: John Proctor -  

Abigail Williams 

Reverend John Hale 

Elizabeth Proctor 

Reverend Parris 

Rebecca Nurse 

Francis Nurse 

Judge Danforth 

Giles Corey 

Thomas Putnam 

Ann Putnam 

Ruth Putnam 

Tituba -

Mary Warren 

Betty Parris -

Martha Corey 

Ezekiel Cheever 

Judge Hathorne -

Herrick 

Mercy Lewis -

Setting: 1692, Salem, Massachusetts

Themes: Intolerance, reputation, empowerment

Practice quote sample:

"No more!  I should have roared you down when first you told me your suspicion.  But I wilted, and, like a Christian, I confessed.  Confessed!  Some dream I had must have mistaken you for God that day.  But you're not, you're not, and let you remember it!  Let you look sometimes for the goodness in me, and judge me not."

Who is speaking to whom in the above quote?

What is significant here in terms of the character? plot? and theme?

Tuesday, June 10 Act IV The Crucible

REGENT'S TAKES AND RETAKES: 8:15, Thursday, June 19
In class: reading Act IV of The Crucible by Arthur Miller
Wednesday: watching Act IV and review
Thursday and Friday: final assessment.  Grades close Friday, with the exception of those who are taking or retaking the Regents on June 19.

What's on the assessment? 
Five questions from last Friday's test. 
Four quotations to identify as to who is speaking to whom and why this is significant in terms of understanding the character, plot, tone and / or theme.
Essay response to one of the following. Don't forget your text.

1. What role do grudges and personal rivalries play in the witch trial hysteria.

2. How do the witch trials empower individuals who were previously powerless?

3.What role does sex, and sexual repression, play in The Crucible?

4. Why are Danforth, Hathorne, and the other authorities so resistant to believing the claim that Abigail and the other girls are lying?

You will need to use specific, detailed information to support your response.

Monday, June 9 review of Act III, the courtroom scene

In class: watching Act III
Friday's assessment was a disaster for many. I am counting the correct responses as a bonus. If you were absent, there is no make-up, as I gave out all the correct responses.

The week ahead: Tuesday; reading Act IV as a class
Wednesday: watching the closing scene and a review of the play.
Thursday and Friday: final assessment. As written previously, there will be quotes to identify, as to who is speaking to whom and the significance of the words in the context of the play. As well, I will incorporate questions from last Friday's quiz and there will be an extended response to one of the following questions:

1. What role do grudges and personal rivalries play in the witch trial hysteria.

2. How do the witch trials empower individuals who were previously powerless?

3.What role does sex, and sexual repression, play in The Crucible?

4. Why are Danforth, Hathorne, and the other authorities so resistant to believing the claim that Abigail and the other girls are lying?

You will need to use specific, detailed information to support your response.

 Do not forget your text, as you will be able to use it as a reference.
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Friday, June 6 Crucible test

In class: test Acts I-III
Film clips.