WEEKLY SCHEDULE FOR
AMERICAN LITERATURE
NOVEMBER 15TH, 2004


Monday, November 15th:

Good morning, scholars! I have finished grading your persuasive essays. I will briefly go over some basic concepts in writing, and then I will return your essays. If you scored a “C” or lower on your essay, then you must rewrite it.

We will then finish reading the second act of Arthur MIller’s The Crucible.

Be aware that grades are due at 7:30 Tuesday morning. If you have not taken the Unit Four Vocabulary test then you need to take it today! So study for it so you will get a good grade!

Tuesday, November 16th:

Don’t be too happy, but I, along with a few other English teachers, won’t be here today, soooo that means you get to watch the video of The Crucible.
Take notes regarding the differences between the play and the film!


Wednesday, November 17th:

I’m back! You will answer a few questions over Act ll of The Crucible and then we will proceed to read Act lll and learn all about the nefarious doings of the scandalous Abigail.


Thursday, November 18th:

The journal today will be “The Hand”. This is where you will draw a hand on your paper and then, choosing a character - without telling anyone who it is! - you will fill the silhouette of the hand with drawings, words, phrases that express who that character is. Then we’ll try to guess who that is. We will finish reading The Crucible and then we will have some discussions about what was really going on in Salem.


Friday, November 19th:

Today we will go over the format of the “Compare and Contrast” essay - yup, you’re right - there is another essay coming! We will also discuss the concept of “foil” where two contrasting characters are used to point up, or to highlight the differences between them.

And we will have the “Hot Seat” where you pose as a character from the play and answer some tough questions the rest of the class will put to you! It’s for a grade!
So start thinking about an interesting character and some possible motivations s/he might have had. And of course, start thinking about some questions you might like to pose to some of the other characters as well.

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