Why would this story be shocking during the time period?
Afterwards, they should answer questions:
3 (a) and (b)
4 (b)
6 (a) and (b)
The questions should be answered on lined paper and handed in before the students leave.
Students were given an Upfront Magazine article about the Women's Rights Movement (Called "The Equal Rights Ammendment") to read.
They should annotate (highlight, underline, write in the margins) the reading to try to identify 3 details that could be used to argue that progress has been made in the Women’s Rights Movement and 3 details that could be used to argue that there is more work to be done for Women’s Rights.
Bring the reading with you tomorrow, which will be used for discussion and writing.
Friday, May 3rd:
Using Socrative, students came up with and posted a "historical myth" or misconception that were shared with the rest of the class.
I then read from a piece that was written as a guide to being a good housewife from Housekeeping Monthly
We watched a video concerning Women's Rights (Safari Montage)
Monday, May 6th:
Time given to answer the Gatsby Posts for Wednesday, when they are due.
Complete worksheet for "To Build a Fire"--The Naturalist Equation.
Afterwards, students were given the study guide for their unit test, which will be all multiple choice and contain no essay.
Unit Test on Thursday.
Thursday, May 9th:
See ending from The Grey
Post thought to Socrative: most imposing force in equation and why.
Review for Unit Test--Game
Work on Study Guide--note card
Friday, May 10th:
Students completed the unit test on realism and naturalism
We discussed the transition from Realism/Naturalism to Moderism
We watched a video clip that gave a historical context of Post-WWII and the development of the atomic bomb, as well as the beginning of the Cold War. (sofari montage)
After viewing the video clips, we read the "Overture" to the Crucible and assigned parts for reading for this coming Monday.
Tuesday, May 14th:
Begin Reading Crucible--ACT 1
Wednesday, May 15th:
Continue reading Crucible ACT 1
Thursday, May 16th:
Continue 1st Act reading.
Watch the 1st ACT of the movie Crucible
Essay assigned--due on Wednesday, the 22nd.
Using evidence such as character actions, dialogue, and/or setting details, argue a singular statement that Miller seems to be making about society or certain types of people within society in this modern portrayl of the Salem Witch Trials.
FCA 1: Clear thesis that is connected to and supported by evidence: / 5 pts.
FCA 2: Clear use of two pieces of evidence that are supported by thorough analysis: /15 pts.
FCA 3: Grammar is consistent with 11th-grade expectations: /5 pts.
Friday, May 17th:
Finish ACT 1 in movie.
Work on essay
Using evidence such as character actions, dialogue, and/or setting details, argue a singular statement that Miller seems to be making about society or certain types of people within society in this modern portrayl of the Salem Witch Trials.
FCA 1: Clear thesis that is connected to and supported by evidence: / 5 pts.
FCA 2: Clear use of two pieces of evidence that are supported by thorough analysis: /15 pts.
FCA 3: Grammar is consistent with 11th-grade expectations: /5 pts.
Total: /25 pts.
Monday, May 20th:
Essay due Wednesday if unfinished
Begin reading ACT 2 of Crucible
Tuesday, May 21st
Continue ACT 2 of Crucible
Wednesday, May 22nd:
Do around the room: charts--evaluate blame of characters--rank 1-4 on charts
Fill out study guide for Final and watch Gatsby OR
Game for final: Identify authors of various works and quotes from various works: swat the fly
Thursday, May 30th:
Begin watching the Gatsby movie
Work on Final Study Guide
Essay evaluation (optional as a substitute for a prior essay)
FCA 1: 11th grade grammar and punctuation expectations: / 5 pts.
FCA 2: Essay uses of two pieces of evidence to support thesis and evidence is controlled by thorough analysis:
/10 pts.
FCA 3: Introduce an alternative to your thesis's proposal and refute that alternative as an option by introducing specific textual evidence that contradicts the counter-proposal or by reasoning (using logical connections) as to why the counter-proposal is a less likely culprit. /10 pts.
1. Evaluate the characters within this play and choose one that seems to be the most to blame for the situation. Write a clearly focused essay that argues your case.
2. Examine the setting of the society and argue why this scenario, the witch hunt, was a likely situation to occur during this time period. Use historical references and textual evidence to support your argument. And, as a counter argument, argue whether or not this situation (or something similar is likely to occur in present-day America.
Essay is due on Tuesday, the 28th. Final grade for quarter, aside from final.
- 3 (a) and (b)
- 4 (b)
- 6 (a) and (b)
The questions should be answered on lined paper and handed in before the students leave.Watch the 1st ACT of the movie Crucible
Essay assigned--due on Wednesday, the 22nd.
Using evidence such as character actions, dialogue, and/or setting details, argue a singular statement that Miller seems to be
making about society or certain types of people within society in this modern portrayl of the Salem Witch Trials.
FCA 1: Clear thesis that is connected to and supported by evidence: / 5 pts.
FCA 2: Clear use of two pieces of evidence that are supported by thorough analysis: /15 pts.
FCA 3: Grammar is consistent with 11th-grade expectations: /5 pts.
Work on essay
Using evidence such as character actions, dialogue, and/or setting details, argue a singular statement that Miller seems to be
making about society or certain types of people within society in this modern portrayl of the Salem Witch Trials.
FCA 1: Clear thesis that is connected to and supported by evidence: / 5 pts.
FCA 2: Clear use of two pieces of evidence that are supported by thorough analysis: /15 pts.
FCA 3: Grammar is consistent with 11th-grade expectations: /5 pts.
Total: /25 pts.
FCA 1: 11th grade grammar and punctuation expectations: / 5 pts.
FCA 2: Essay uses of two pieces of evidence to support thesis and evidence is controlled by thorough analysis:
/10 pts.
FCA 3: Introduce an alternative to your thesis's proposal and refute that alternative as an option by introducing specific textual evidence that contradicts the counter-proposal or by reasoning (using logical connections) as to why the counter-proposal is a less likely culprit. /10 pts.
1. Evaluate the characters within this play and choose one that seems to be the most to blame for the situation. Write a clearly focused essay that argues your case.
2. Examine the setting of the society and argue why this scenario, the witch hunt, was a likely situation to occur during this time period. Use historical references and textual evidence to support your argument. And, as a counter argument, argue whether or not this situation (or something similar is likely to occur in present-day America.
Essay is due on Tuesday, the 28th. Final grade for quarter, aside from final.