Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Do Now: What test-taking strategies will you use during tomorrow's Benchmark? Explain at least 4 things you will do based on yesterday's class.
Classwork: Back to The Crucible:

1. Take another look at Elizabeth as she testifies in the court.
Annotate the excerpt:
Mark the dialogue that proves she is stalling? Why is she stalling?
Explain the double-bind conflict that she struggles with.
Multiple Choice question:Mark the text for dialogue that is evidence for your multiple choice answer. Your inference must be based on evidence from the text!
2. Re-read John's final speech of Act 3.
Explain this dialogue. Why does he say he and Danforth will burn in hell?
3. We begin Act 4 today with the news about Abigail that Reverend Parris bring to Danforth.
Is Reverend Parris a dynamic character? What is his objective in this scene? What motivates him?
Homework: Finish Reading questions and review literary terms handout.