Monday, November 7, 2011

Do Now: One meaning of the word 'crucible' is a personal test or trial. What crucible have you dealt with? 5 lines/5 minutes.
Classwork: The poetry of Claude McKay.

1. Literary terms and vocabulary from the poems:

2. "Baptism"
- Analyze the poem's tone, mood, figurative language.
- Put it all together to arrive at the theme of the poem.
- How does the theme of the poem compare to the theme of The Crucible?
Homework: Finish  reading questions for "Baptism".