The Crucible, Act 1

Today I will: 

• Read Act 1 of The Crucible and analyze the stage directions in the Abby and Proctor scene to determine their attitudes toward each other and to understand their complex relationship.
• Watch a scene from the film and compare to the play.
• Write a paragraph that explains how Abigail and Proctor's relationship defies Puritan beliefs using evidence from the play and notes on Puritanism.

Please Take out: 
-a writing utensil
-paper
-chromebook

Today's Agenda:
1. Membean - Re-calibrate
2. A scene in the Woods
3. Roles
4. Begin reading Act 1

Homework:

None

The Crucible Intro

Today I will: 

• Read Act 1 of The Crucible and analyze the stage directions in the Abby and Proctor scene to determine their attitudes toward each other and to understand their complex relationship.
• Write a "status update" as John Proctor or Abigail Williams, make a prediction about their relationship, evaluate their behavior and write song lyrics about their relationship.

Please Take out: 
-a writing utensil
-Intro to Crucible Notes

Today's Agenda:
1. Finish Intro to The Crucible 
2. The Cast - Who do you want to be?
3. Library - copies of The Crucible
4. Membean - Re-calibrate

Homework:

None!

The Puritans

Today I will: 

• Take a Puritan-type quiz to determine how much your beliefs are in line with The Puritans
• Walk around and take notes on The Puritans by answering questions about their beliefs and choices.
• Take notes from teacher's direct instruction about Arthur Miller his play, The Crucible.

Please Take out: 
-a writing utensil
-"Sinners...God" Worksheets

Today's Agenda:
1. Discussion: Are scare tactics an effective method in today's world? What are some other alternatives to persuade people, or is fear the best method?
2. Quiz: How Puritan are You?
3. Puritan Learning Stations
4. Intro to The Crucible 

Homework:

None!

American Identity: The Puritans

Today I will: 

• Write a journal entry as a 10 year old and compare it to Esther Burr's Journal as a 10-year-old early American.
• Create a Venn Diagram comparing the differences in Puritan Culture and today's culture.
• Complete a quick write about Puritan Beliefs based on a quote from Johnathon Edwards.
• Listen to a portion of the sermon "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God" and draw images and write down feelings about the sermon.
• Analyze and evaluate the sermon for tone, purpose and word choice.

Please Take out: 
-Paper
-a writing utensil
-If you didn't turn in a work packet on Friday, do so today

Today's Agenda:
1. A 10-year-old's journal entry

2. Determining American Culture - Esther Burr’s Journal Entry
3. Quickwrite

4. "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God"

Audio & work (pages 5-8)
5. Membean: Re-calibrate

Homework:

-Answer #2: Evaluation and Application

Speed Debating

Today I will:

-Strengthen Vocabulary by using Membean to learn root words, explore meanings of new words, recognize them and use them in context in order to improve my writing and reading skills.
-Debate 12 or more topics to extend my thinking and offer new perspectives.
-Watch a video on privilege and answer questions about symbolism and how the symbols relate to the American Dream.

Please take out: 
-chromebook

Today's Agenda:
1. Membean
2. Speed Debating 
(record answers here)
Speed Debating questions
3. Discussion
4. Put together American Dream Work Packet 
5. Circles

Homework:

Have a great weekend!

American Creed

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Today I will:

-Strengthen Vocabulary by using Membean to learn root words, explore meanings of new words, recognize them and use them in context in order to improve my writing and reading skills.
-Define what American Creed is through discussion, watching videos, reading quotes from Americans and through fluency writing practice.

Please take out: 
-paper
-writing utensil
-Political Cartoon Fluency

Today's Agenda:
1. Political Cartoon Fluency
2. Time for a challenge!
3. What is privilege?
4. (Reflection)

5. American Creed 
-Joe Maddon in Coal Country (7:18)
-Sworn Again: Eric Liu's Revival (7:57)

Homework:

None

Challenge Time!

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Today I will:

-Strengthen Vocabulary by using Membean to learn root words, explore meanings of new words, recognize them and use them in context in order to improve my writing and reading skills.
-Play a game to help me understand how the American Dream varies for different people.
-Watch a video on privilege and discuss how it affects the American Dream.

Please take out: 
-Political Cartoon Analysis
-paper
-writing utensil
-Journaling about the American Dream

Today's Agenda:
1. Political Cartoon Fluency
2. Time for a challenge!
3. What is privilege?
4. (Reflection)

Homework:

None!