Thursday, September 24, 2009

Do Now: Which of the three characters from The Crucible  (Rev. Parris, Tituba, Abigail) is the most likely to be accused of being a witch? why?

Get ready to turn and share your answer with your partner.

At the end of today's class you will be able to 

1. describe new characters in the play in terms of direct and indirect characterization.

2. You will also be able to analyze what motivates them 

Read The Crucible pages 10 - 12. ( SSR = Silent Reading)

Reading Questions:Write the questions and answers  in your notebook:

1. Mrs. Putnam asks how high Betty flew? What is she talking about?
2. Who is Ruth? What's wrong with her?
3. What did Goody Putnam ask Ruth to do with Tituba?
4. Why would Abigail say that Tituba and Ruth called the devil?

Class Reading: The girls talk: pages 13-14

Fill out Characterization Charts for Abigail, Mercy, Betty, and Mary Warren

Introducing John Proctor: His public versus private face.
His private face - Proctor is a sinner. He has committed adultery.
His public face - He is respected and appears confident.
Watch the movie to understand what Abigail wants and what John Proctor wants.
CONFLICT SWSB... 

Homework: Finish filling out your characterization charts. I will check them tomorrow (50) points
Wednesday Test: The Crucible - Act 1. Characterization Charts, Vocabulary, and Class Notes.