Wednesday, May 28 The Crucible overture and beginning act 1

cru·ci·ble

: a pot in which metals or other substances are heated to a very high temperature or melted

: a difficult test or challenge

: a place or situation that forces people to change or make difficult decisions


Note: anyone who either had a score of under 65 or a score between 65 and 70 must retake the Regents Exam on Thursday, June 19 at 8:15.  I have submitted your names.

The Common Core Exam for ELA students will take place next Tuesday, June 3. You will follow your regular schedule for periods 1-5 . You should report to the 4th floor at 12:30 for the exam.
Remember: my students get 2 points to their bottom line grade for participating in the exam. Keep in mind that this will help you have an understanding of what you need to do to prepare for your academic future.
Those who normally eat period 8 will lunch as follows:
Last names A-M will eat period 5
Last names N-Z will eat period 6

Due from yesterday: questions from The Guardian article.  
In class: Overture to act 1 and beginning of text reading.