Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Do Now: Did you feel that you were able to answer the questions on the practice PSAT test? Did the explanations help?
Review test taking strategies.
The Crucible :
Vocabulary: Copy in your notebooks.

accusation : a formal charge in a law court of guilt
deposition: testimony under oath
dilemma : a situation that requires you to choose between two equally poor options.
warrant : document that gives an officer the right to make a search, seizure, or arrest
subtle : not obvious
condemned ; judged to be guilty or expresses disapproval of
double bind : what ever choice you make leads to a bad situation.

New Chart: The Accused

The Accused         The Charge           Who Stands To Benefit

Martha Corey

Rebecca Nurse
Elizabeth

Act 3 : A close look at Salem's court during the Witch Trials
Homework: Read the Act 3 Handout and answer the questions. ( 30 points )