Warm-up:

Choose the word that, when inserted in the sentence, best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole.

A discerning publishing agent can ____ promising material from a mass of submissions, separating the good from the bad.

A.  supplant

B.  dramatize

C.  finagle

D.  winnow

E.  overhaul

Essential Question(s):

How does the Salem Massachusetts of 1692 compare to a crucible?

What effective strategies are useful for correcting errors in voice?

How does one determine effective methods for correcting comma splices and other errors in comma usage?

Under what circumstances are appositives useful?

Objective(s):

We will identify qualities of a crucible and compare those to Salem, Massachusetts 1692.

We will determine the similarities in Miller's experience and the Salem Witch Trials.

We will identify plot movement and conflict development.

We will determine correct punctuation of appositives.

Focus:

We will identify similarities in Salem, Massachusetts 1692 and an actual crucible.

We will focus on effective strategies for using stage directions to visualize characters' actions and motives.

We will focus on effective strategies for developing agreement using pronouns.

We will focus identifying plot movement and conflict development in dramas.

Class Work:

                             BLOCKS 1 & 2

                            -Warm-Up

                                 -Decide what position you would take in last evening's homework reading assignment, "History Clashes

                                    With Commercialism" pp. 150-151.  Write an essay supporting your position.  Refer to the reading when stating

                                     reasons for your stance.

                                -Class Activity - Debate -

                                  Students will debate whether they are in favor of or are against the current residents of  Salem, Massachusetts

                                   who sponsor the 21 day Halloween celebration that highlights the witch trials and all other occurences of Salem, Mass.

                                   1692.

                                -Class Activity - Block 2

                                  Read and discuss pp. 260 -261 - Persuasive Rhetoric

                                  Read "Declaration of the Rights of Women"  p. 277

                                     Draw a three-column chart.

                                     Head each column with either Ethical Appeal, Emotional Appeal, or Logical Appeal

                                     Give examples of each by placing the information in the proper column.

                            BLOCK 4

                           -Read Act III in class.

                           -Complete handout for Act III - Hand in.

                                 -Using A Graphic Organizer p. 26

                                 -Dialogue p. 27

                                 -Vocabulary Skillbuilder p. 28

                                 -Selection Comprehension - Quiz p. 29.

                           -HW - Complete Acts III Quiz Online.

Home Work:

                    BLOCKS 1, 2, & 4       

          -Grammar Assignment 10 - Pronoun Reference & Case - http://www.quia.com/quiz/2241972.html

                                                  - Coordination (Agreement w/Confusing Subjects) - http://www.quia.com/quiz/2253935.html

          -Grammar Assignment 11 - Semi-Colons - http://www.quia.com/quiz/2256803.html

                                                    - Agreement w/Confusing Subjects - http://www.quia.com/quiz/2114356.html

Reminders:       

          SAT Warm-Up Answer - D         

                                                 -Explanation - To "winnow" is to sort through and select the desirable part of something or to get rid of the unwanted

                                                                         or undesirable part.  If the publishing agent goes through the submissions, "separating the good from the

                                                                         bad," then he or she can be said to be winnowing "promising material from a mass of submissions."

                          BLOCKS 1, 2, & 4       

          -Grammar Assignment 10 - Pronoun Reference & Case - http://www.quia.com/quiz/2241972.html

                                                  - Coordination (Agreement w/Confusing Subjects) - http://www.quia.com/quiz/2253935.html

          -Grammar Assignment 11 - Semi-Colons - http://www.quia.com/quiz/2256803.html

                                                    - Agreement w/Confusing Subjects - http://www.quia.com/quiz/2114356.html