Tuesday 1/7
Bellwork Check 1 #1
Directions: Copy the prompt and answer it in at least 4 sentences to obtain full credit.
Prompt: Explain what the Salem Witch Trails were. How would they look in today's society? (If you do not know about the Salem Witch Trails please create a free write for this entry)
Classwork:
The next selection we're going to read is The Crucible by Arthur Miller. Before we read the selection we will complete a few activities to understand the history behind the selection.
Today you will complete the following activities:
Understanding the Author
Read the background information on Arthur Miller (the author of The Crucible). Copy the following questions and answer each question in complete sentence(s). Page 457
1. Where was Miller born?
2. How did Miller pay for college?
3. What play won Miller a Pulitzer Prize in 1949?
4. Why was Miller cited for contempt of congress?
5. Why did Miller write The Crucible?
6. What is Miller considered to be?
The Crucible Anticipation Guide
Directions: Copy each statement. Next to each statement (in front of the number) put a * if you agree with it, a – if you disagree with it, or a ? if you’re not sure how you feel about the statement. At the bottom of the paper select one statement and state your opinion of it in 3-5 sentences.
Wednesday 1/8
Bellwork Check 1 entry #2
Directions: Copy the prompt and answer it in at least 4 sentences to obtain full credit.
Prompt: How do you treat people who are different from you? Explain.
Classwork:
Review The two activities from yesterday
Watch part of a historical video and write down five facts from the video. The video can be found at the top of page 457.
Thursday 1/9
Bellwork Check 2 entry #3
Directions: Copy the prompt and answer it in at least 4 sentences to obtain full credit.
Prompt: If you could change one thing about yourself what would it be and why?
Classwork:
Finish watching the historical video and add 5 more facts to your list of facts from yesterday.
D.E.A.R.
Friday 1/10
Bellwork Check 1 #4
Directions: Copy the prompt and answer it in at least 4 sentences to obtain full credit.
Prompt: FREE WRITE
Classwork:
D.E.A.R. Chats
Turn in D.E.A.R. logs (You should have 6 entries for this check)
Monday 1/13
Bellwork Check 1 entry #5
Directions: Copy the prompt and answer it in at least 4 sentences to obtain full credit.
Background: The list of characters in a play can provide information as to what the play might be about. Details like the characters' names and job titles can also be clues as to how characters might think, feel, or behave.
Read the list of characters for The Crucible (page 458). Prompt: Find any clues as to what theme or themes the play might explore. Explain your inference(s) and what clues from the list helped you come to this conclusion.
Classwork:
Start reading The Crucible (page 458) and answer the following questions:
1. (Stage Directions on page 458) The play's stage directions (which are usually, but not always, italicized) help establish mood (the general feeling or atmosphere). Stage directions are the playwright's instructions to the play's director, cast, and crew. Read the stage directions on page 458. Explain how the details in the stage directions establish a certain mood (look at how the room is being described). Use direct textual support with your response.
2. (Paragraph 1 on page 459) Miller includes passages of exposition- text that explains things to readers- throughout Act One that offers information about the characters , setting, historical context, and the playwright's own perspective on his subject. Read the first paragraph. Even though you have not read any dialogue at this point, what does the exposition tell you about Parris and why he behaves the way that he does (look at how Parris is described).
3. (Paragraph 3 on page 459) Cite details (at least 2) from this paragraph that support the idea that the people of Salem lived, for the most part, a "strict and somber way of life."
4. (Paragraphs 7 and 8 on page 460) Identify and explain reasons (at least 2) why the people of Salem felt persecuted (victimized).
5. (Paragraph 10 page 460) Compare and contrast Salem and the earlier colonies. Cite specific evidence from the text to support your feelings.
6. (Paragraph 12 on page 461) Explain the paradox that Miller refers to here. A paradox is a statement that seems to contradict itself, but may nevertheless suggest an important truth.
7. (Stage directions at the bottom of page 461) Make an inference about Parris's character based on the stage directions (look at what he is doing here to help you with your inference).
Tuesday 1/14
Bellwork Check 1 entry #6
Directions: Copy the prompt and answer it in at least 4 sentences to obtain full credit.
Prompt: What is the difference between direct and indirect characterization.
Classwork:
Continue reading The Crucible and answer the following questions:
8. Lines 34-39 out of all the details given about Abigail, which character trait is the best clue as to whether or not Parris (and the reader) should believe what she may say.
9. Lines 70-79 determine why the characters speak and behave as they do, particularly in light of issues raised in the exposition.
10. Lines 101-145 How do Parris and Abigail's perceptions of the events in the forest in lines 101-145 differ? What does this reveal about their personalities? Cite specific examples from the text to support your answer (both text and stage directions). You should have two examples per character.
Wednesday 1/15
Bellwork Check 1 entry #7
Directions: Copy the prompt and answer it in at least 4 sentences to obtain full credit.
Prompt: Why do you think it was easy for Parris to blame Betty's illness on Tituba (the slave)? Explain.
Classwork:
Continue reading The Crucible and answer the following questions:
11. Lines 147-193 Reread lines 147-193. Is Parris's behavior in this section consistent with what we've learned about him? Cite stage directions to support your answer.
12. Lines 168-197 Reread lines 168-197. What new side of Abigail is revealed in her behavior and the stage directions in these lines? Cite specific examples from the text (consider what you've already learned about Abigail).
13. Lines 227-253 Describe how the mood of the play changes when Mr. and Mrs. Putnam enter. Cite examples of stage directions to support your response.
14. Lines 260-266 Assess what the characters have at stake (what a character stands to lose or gain) at this point in the play. Write down what Tituba, Abigail, and Parris all have at stake. Think about how the stakes for Parris are raised in these lines.
Thursday 1/16
Bellwork Check 1 entry #8
Directions: Copy the prompt and answer it in at least 4 sentences to obtain full credit.
Prompt: Peer Pressure Have you ever been peer pressured into doing something you didn't want to do? Explain what happened. If you have never been pressured by a peer to do something, how have you been able to resist the urge to do what others want you to do? Explain.
Classwork:
Continue reading the Crucible (page 465) and answer the following questions:
15. Lines 267-274 What does Mr. Putnam threaten to do if Parris does not agree with him that witchcraft is behind Betty and Ruth's illness. Cite a specific stage direction that offers a reason for Putnam's behavior.
16. Lines 351-366 State what you learn about Parris here through indirect characterization. Cite evidence from the text to support your answer.
17. Lines 410-415 How are the stakes raised in these lines and who are they raised for?
18. Lines 425-470 What does Abigail's behavior in these lines reveal about her character? Cite evidence from the text in your response.
19. Lines 441-470 State what you learn about Abigail from these lines (what does she do?). How might this affect her later on in the play?
Friday 1/17
Bellwork Check 1 entry #9
Directions: Copy the prompt and answer it in at least 4 sentences to obtain full credit.
Prompt: Have you or someone you know ever done something silly for love? Explain what happened.
Classwork:
Continue reading The Crucible and answer the following questions:
20. Explain what you learned about Proctor's character from the exposition on pages 468-469.
21. Lines 498-547 Infer the nature of Proctor and Abigail's relationship from their behavior as as described in the stage directions. Give specific examples (at least 2) from the text to support your answer.
22. Lines 571-590 Explain what might be motivating Abigail's behavior in these lines. Cite specific examples (at least 2) from the text to support your answer.
23. Lines 577-587 Determine the nature of the conflict between Abigail and Proctor in this section.
24. Lines 599-611 Explain how the mood of the scene changes once the psalm is heard. Specially, how is the change of mood reflected in Abigail's dialogue?
25. Lines 634-654 Explain how Mr. and Mrs. Putnam's reaction to the psalm (and Betty's reaction to it) is consistent with their characters.
Tuesday 1/21
Bellwork Check 1 entry #10
Directions: Copy the prompt and answer it in at least 4 sentences in order to obtain full credit.
Prompt: Who or what do you turn to when you're having a difficult time? Explain.
Classwork:
Continue reading The Crucible (pages 472-475) on your own and answer the following questions:
26. Read the exposition: What is the reason for the complaints against Rebecca Nurse?
27. Lines 679-690 What does Rebecca's dialogue here reveal about her character (the type of person she is)? Explain.
28. Lines 711-766 Describe the nature of the conflict between Proctor and Putnam in this section.
29. Lines 809-853 Describe the nature of the conflict between Proctor and Parris in this section.
30. Lines 893-925 Summarize the complications that arise in the section. Explain how these complications deepen the conflicts that already exists between the characters.
Wednesday 1/22
Bellwork Check 1 entry #11
Directions: Copy the prompt and answer it in at least 4 sentences to obtain full credit.
Prompt: Why does society use a negative connotation to discuss sex? Explain.
Classwork:
Continue reading The Crucible and answer the following questions:
31. Exposition: What did you learn about Hale and what qualifies him to discern witchcraft.
32. Exposition: What is the playwright's perspective on the Devil as described in the exposition.
33. Exposition: How does Miller draw a comparison between the use of the Devil as a spiritual threat and the fight against Communism in American in the 1950's.
34. Exposition: What does Miller express about sex and it's view in society? Find at least 1 direct quote to support your answer.
Thursday 1/23
Bellwork Check 1 entry #12
Directions: Copy the prompt and answer it in at least 4 sentences to obtain full credit.
Prompt: Would you lie on someone in order to get them in trouble? Explain.
Classwork:
Continue reading The Crucible and produce a summary for the remainder of the summary.
Friday 1/24
Bellwork Check 1 entry #13
Directions: Copy the prompt and answer it in at least 4 sentences to obtain full credit.
Prompt: FREE WRITE
Classwork:
D.E.A.R. Chats
Monday 1/27
Bellwork Check 1 entry #14
Directions: Copy the prompt and answer it in at least 4 sentences to obtain full credit.
Prompt: Who is your favorite character in the play so far? Explain.
Classwork:
Character Web
Directions: Within your groups you will complete a character web for the following characters:
1. Parris
2. Abigail
3. Mr. Putnam
4. Mrs. Putnam
5. Proctor
6. Mr. Hale
Your web should include the following for each character:
1. What the character thinks of himself/herself
2. The character's development through the play
3. The character's background (info from the expositions)
4. What others think of the character
5. Your first impression of the character
6. The character's problems/concerns
7. What the character thinks of others.
Tuesday 1/28
Bellwork Check 1 entry #15
Directions: Copy the prompt and answer it in at least 4 sentences to obtain full credit.
Prompt: Now that you have finished Act I, what do you think will happen next in the play? Explain.
Classwork:
Finish the character webs from yesterday.
Wednesday 1/29
Bellwork Check 2 #1
Directions: Copy the prompt and answer it in at least 4 sentences to obtain full credit.
Prompt: Would you stay with someone if they cheated on you? Explain.
Classwork:
Finish character webs and submit for a grade.
Start Act 2
Thursday 1/30
Bellwork Check 2 entry #2
Directions: Copy the prompt and answer it in at least 4 sentences to obtain full credit.
Prompt: Do you think John Proctor will go to Salem and tell the people in the courthouse the truth about Abigail? Explain.
Classwork:
Continue reading Act II
Friday 1/31
Bellwork Check 1 entry 3
Directions: Copy the prompt and answer it in at least 4 sentences to obtain full credit.
Prompt: Why do you think everyone is so prompt to believe Abigail even though she is lying? Explain.
Classwork:
Continue reading Act II (page 496) and answer the following questions:
1. Lines 700-703 Reread Hales lines where he asks Elizabeth if she knows the 10 commandments. State what event this might foreshadow based off of what you already know.
2. Lines 700-766 Stage directions can contribute to mood. Describe the mood of the scene based off of the stage directions. Cite at least two specific stage directions that contribute to the mood.
3. Lines 794-798 Reread the following lines. Explain why Miller (the author) adds italics to the word "confessed". What does the emphasis on the word reveal about Hale's character and his view on the trails? Explain.
4. Lines 805-817 Explain how Hale's request for Proctor to testify in court is an example of raising Proctor's stakes.
5. Lines 939-967 What motivates Cheever to come and arrest Elizabeth? Cite direct evidence (at least 1 direct quote) from the text or stage directions in your response.
Monday 2/3
Bellwork Check 2 entry #4
Directions: Copy the prompt and answer it in at least 4 sentence to obtain full credit.
Prompt: What do you think will happen to Elizabeth Proctor now that she has been arrested? Explain.
Classwork:
Continue reading Act II (page 499-501) and answer the following questions:
6. Lines 1013-1057 Dramatic Irony is when the audience knows more than the characters in the play. Reread this section about the poppet and explain how it is an example of dramatic irony.
7. Lines 1047-1099 State whether Mary knows about Abigail's accusation against Elizabeth. Cite evidence from the text to support your answer.
8. Lines 1132-1143 Reread Proctor's speech here. Identify and write down a sentence that states one of Miller's themes. Explain what the sentence means and how it relates to the theme.
9. Lines 1154-1163 Look at the stage directions that describe Proctor as not being able to look at Elizabeth. Explain what you think motivates this behavior.
Tuesday 2/4
Bellwork Check 2 entry #5
Directions: Copy the prompt and answer it in at least 4 sentences to obtain full credit.
Prompt: Why is it important for Mary to go to Salem with John? Explain.
Classwork:
Finish reading Act II and answer the following questions:
10. Lines 1174-1201 Look for specific stage directions that describe sounds (at least 2). Write down the sounds and explain how these sounds help establish the mood of the scene.
11. Lines 1282-1296 Analyze the meaning of Proctor's speech and tell how it relates to the central conflict of the play.
Understanding Metaphors and Similes
Directions: Copy the following examples and state whether it is a simile or a metaphor. A simile is a comparison of two unlike things using like or as. A metaphor is a comparison of to unlike things. Then explain what the example means.
1. Lines 1128-1129 You are a broken minister.
2. Lines 1167-1168 I will fall like an ocean on that court!
3. Find an example of either a simile or metaphor on page 501. Copy the example and line number(s), label the example as either a simile or metaphor. Then explain what it means.
Wednesday 2/5
Bellwork Check 2 entry #6
Directions: Copy the prompt title and answer it in at least 4 sentences to obtain full credit.
Prompt: Hank Aaron
On this day in 1934, Hank Aaron was born. Who is Hank Aaron and why did he become famous? (Google is your friend)
Classwork:
You will complete the collaborative discussion at the bottom of page 503 with a group of 3-4 people.
Step one: Create a t-chart to gather your thoughts about whether or not Proctor should go into Salem and reveal the truth about Abigail.
Pros Cons
1. He will save his wife if he goes to Salem and 1. If they do not believe him he could
reveals the truth about Abigail. go to jail for lying on Abigail.
2. 2.
3. 3.
Step two: Write a 5-7 sentence response to the prompt. Include at least 1 direct quote (with line numbers) to support your response. Remember your paragraph should answer the question why Proctor does not immediately go into Salem to reveal what he knows and what he will lose if the truth is known.
Thursday 2/6
GUEST SPEAKER TODAY
NO BELLWORK
NO CLASSWORK
NO D.E.A.R.
Friday 2/7
Bellwork Check 2 entry #7
Directions: Copy the prompt and answer it in at least 4 sentences to obtain full credit.
Prompt: FREE WRITE
Classwork:
D.E.A.R Chats
Turn in D.E.A.R. Log #10
Monday 2/10
Bellwork Check 2 entry #8
Directions: Copy the prompt and answer it in at least 4 sentences to obtain full credit.
Prompt: Do you think that Mary will testify against Abigail? Explain.
Classwork:
Start reading Act III of The Crucible (page 505) and answer the following questions:
1. Lines 15-30 Explain what Giles' dialogue reveals about what he thinks is behind the witch hunt. Cite specific dialogue from the text in your response.
2. Lines 37-38 Consider the meaning of Herrick's line of dialogue in these lines. Explain why the line is ironic and absurd and how it relates to one of Miller's themes.
3. Lines 45-47 State what the stage directions within these lines reveal about Judge Hathorne. Based off of this information, how do you think he might treat the women on trail? Explain.
4. Lines 105-111 What do we (the reader) learn about Hale and Danforth's characters from their dialogue? Cite at least 1 example for each character from the text.
Tuesday 2/11
Bellwork Check 2 entry #9
Directions: Copy the prompt and answer it in at least 4 sentences to obtain full credit.
Prompt:What theme from the Crucible can you connect to society today? Explain the connection.
Classwork:
Continue reading Act III and answer the following questions:
5. Lines 138-151 What does Danforth's dialogue in this section reveal about his character? Cite evidence (at least 1 direct quote) from the text within your response.
6. Lines 152-156 Describe what might be motivating Mary to keep her "eyes to the ground" at this point in the scene.
7. Lines 176-199 State who the protagonist and antagonist are in these lines. Cite evidence to support your response.
8. Lines 256-294 Review the dialogue of Cheever, Parris, and Hale. Who is aligned with Danforth? Who is on Proctor's side? How can you tell? Cite specific details from the text in your response.
9. Lines 316-329 Infer why Danforth told Proctor that his wife was pregnant in response to Proctor's claim that Mary will admit to lying to the court.
10. Lines 356-413 Explain why Parris is so insistent in his belief that Proctor wishes to overthrow the court.
Wednesday 2/12
Bellwork Check 2 entry #10
Directions: Copy the prompt title and answer the prompt in at least 4 sentences to obtain full credit.
Prompt: NAACP
On this day in 1909, The NAACP was founded. What does NAACP stand for? What kind of organization is this? Do you think we still need this kind of organization around today?(Google is your friend!)
Classwork:
Continue reading Act III (page 511) and answer the following questions:
1. Lines 417-423 What does Parris hope to achieve by stating that all "innocent and Christian" people are happy for the courts in Salem? Explain.
2. Lines 440-454 How does Danforth's speech reflect Miler's theme?
3. Lines 539-580 Explain how the judges' insistence that Giles name the man who can support his story about Putnam qualifies as a complication in the plot development of the story.
4. Lines 605-618 Reread these lines paying close attention to the stage directions. Explain what situation the stage directions describe and what mood they help set.
Thursday 2/13
Bellwork Check 2 entry #11
Directions: Copy the prompt and answer it in at least 4 sentences to obtain full credit.
Prompt: How do you deal with your anger? What stops you from slapping someone in the face who makes you mad? Explain.
Classwork:
Continue reading Act III and answer the following questions:
5. Lines 673-697 Read Danforth's speech closely and pay attention to what he says about the need for lawyers in this case. What do you think is the playwright's point of view about the need for lawyers to represent people's interests?
6. Lines 708-730 Reread these lines and state what is revealed about the feelings and attitude of each character (based of off their actions). Be sure to support your answer with evidence from the text.
Friday 2/14
Bellwork Check 2 entry #12
Directions: Copy the prompt title and answer the prompt in at least 4 sentences to obtain full credit.
Prompt:Love at First Sight
Literature and film are full of characters who fall in love at first sight. Do you believe this kind of love is possible? Do you believe two people can look at each other and fall instantly in love, knowing they are meant to be together? Has this ever happened to you? Explain how you feel about this idealistic notion.
Classwork:
Continue reading Act III and answer the following questions.
7. Lines 831-840 What does Hathorne's dialogue here tell you about his character and what he has at stake?
8. Lines 882-919 Explain how the dialogue in these lines relate to the central problem of the play and how it complicates the resolution.
9. Lines 831-840 Explain why Hathrone continues to oppose Proctor. Consider what you have already learned about Hathrone so far. What does his dialogue in lines 839-840 tell you about him and what he has at stake.
10. Lines 916-923 Reread lines 916-923 and describe what they reveal about Danforth's state of mind.
Tuesday 2/18
Bellwork Check 2 entry #13
Directions: Copy the prompt and answer it in at least 4 sentences to obtain full credit.
Prompt: How was your three day weekend? What did you do?
Classwork:
Continue reading Act III (start on page 518)
11. Lines 951-987 Explain what it will mean if Mary Warren is able to faint.
12. Lines 990-998 Explain Mary Warren's speech in these lines in your own words. Explain how it expresses a warning from Miller about peer pressure.
13. Lines 1035-1055 Reread Abigail's stage directions in line 1038 and Mary's response in the following line. Why does Mary "plead" with Abigail? What do Mary and Proctor have at stake?
14. Lines 1060-1072 Identify the climax of the play. Explain how this might change the outcome of the plot.
Wednesday 2/19
Bellwork Check 2 entry #14
Directions: Copy the prompt and answer it in at least 4 sentences to obtain full credit.
Prompt: What do you think will happen to Proctor now that he has confessed to the affair with Abigail? Explain.
Classwork:
Continue reading Act III (start on page 520) and answer the following questions:
15.Lines 1198-1247 Why in line 1227 is Elizabeth in agony? Explain.
16. Lines 1198-1247 Explain how Elizabeth's interrogation creates a complication in the plot.
17. Lines 1284-1351 Infer what motivates Abigail to pretend to see the yellow bird. Why do the other girls mimic Mary's dialogue?
18. Lines 1356-1390 List at least 2 reasons why Danforth starts to think that Mary Warren is indeed possessed by the devil (consider his background as well as the evidence presented in court to help with your response).
Thursday 2/20
Bellwork Check 2 entry #15
Directions: Copy the prompt and answer it in at least 4 sentences to obtain full credit.
Prompt: Do you think Abigail has the capacity to be nice and help others? Explain.
Classwork:
Finish reading Act III (start on page 524) and answer the following questions:
19. Lines 1420-1460 Read Mary Warren's dialogue in lines 1445-1449. How do Proctor's words from the end of Act 2 come back to haunt him in this part of the scene? Explain.
20. Lines 1461-1468 Work with a partner and reread the dialogue and stage directions that describe Mary Warren's screaming. When the stage directions describe Abigail as reaching out to Mary "out of her infinite charity," how is this an example of irony on the playwright's part? Think about what you know about Abigail's character up until this point in the play.
21. Lines 1483-1492 Explain what message Proctor's final speech is trying to express.
Friday 2/21
Bellwork Check 2 entry #16
Directions: Copy the prompt and answer it in at least 4 sentences to obtain full credit.
Prompt: FREE WRITE!!!
Classwork:
D.E.A.R. Chats
Turn in D.E.A.R. Log #11 (You should have 8 entries)
Monday 2/24
Bellwork Check 2 entry #17
Directions: Copy the prompt and answer it in at least 4 sentences to obtain full credit.
Prompt: We are about to start the last act of the play today. What do you think will happen in this final act? Explain.
Classwork:
Start Act 4 and answer the following questions:
1. Exposition: Setting: Explain why Miller sets the jail in darkness as opposed to light. Why is the door described as being heavy?
2. Lines 16-29 Infer whether Tituba and Sarah Good really believe the Devil is coming to rescue them, if so why do they believe this to be true?
3. Lines 83-91 Consider what Herrick says about Hale. What does this fact reveal about his character?
4. Lines 83-91 What is revealed about Parris's character now that he has joined Hale. Explain.
5. Lines 86-87 Write two modern-style versions of Danforth's line of dialogue, "What is he about here?" Explain any difference (no matter how small) in each of your versions and what the new version means.
6. Lines 90-213 How is Parris different in this act compared to how he was in earlier acts in the play? Cite specific details (at least 2 from the text).
7. Lines 185-213 Explain how Abigail's disappearance qualifies as a complication in the plot.
Tuesday 2/25
Bellwork Check 2 entry #18
Directions: Copy the prompt and answer it in at least 4 sentences to obtain full credit.
Prompt: Why do people rebel? Explain.
Classwork:
Continue reading Act 4 (page 530) and answer the following questions:
8. Lines 232-237 State and explain why the rebellion in Andover could be considered as a complication in the plot.
9. Lines 232-290 Explain why Danforth refuses to postpone the hangings (cite at least 1 direct quote to support your response).
10. Lines 232-290 Explain why Parris wants to postpone the hangings (cite at least 1 direct quote to support your response). Be sure to include all three reasons in your response.
Wednesday 2/26
Bellwork Check 2 entry #19
Directions: Copy the prompt and answer it in at least 4 sentences to obtain full credit.
Prompt: What things are you stubborn about? Explain.
Classwork:
Continue reading Act 4 (page 531) and answer the following questions:
1. Lines 293-302 How does the fact that Parris finds a dagger on his doorstep raise the stakes for both him and Danforth? Explain.
2. Lines 321-339 Analyze Danforth's speech in these lines and explain what it reveals about his character. Has his character stayed consistent throughout the play? Has his motivation changed at all? Explain (be sure to answer all parts of this question to receive full credit).
3. Lines 334-337 Reread the following metaphor "...an ocean of salt tears could not melt the resolution of statutes. What does this mean and how does it contribute to Danforth's character? Explain.
Thursday 2/27
Bellwork Check 2 entry #20
Directions: Copy the prompt and answer it in at least 4 sentences to obtain full credit.
Prompt: Do you think Elizabeth Proctor should be released from jail due to the fact that she is pregnant? Explain.
Classwork:
Continue reading Act 4 (start on page 532) and answer the following questions:
4. Lines 381-389 State whether you believe Hale's revelation that conditions in Salem are deteriorating qualifies as a complication in the plot.
5. Lines 402-411 Use the stage directions in these lines to explain what life has been like for Elizabeth Proctor since she was last seen in Act 3.
6. Lines 437-458 Read Hale's speech in these lines. What message is his speech trying to reveal? Explain. Cite at least 1 direct quote in your response.
7. Lines 490-500 Explain what is meant by the stage direction in line 493 that Proctor is "another man".
Friday 2/28
Bellwork Check 2 entry #21
Directions: Copy the prompt and answer it in at least 4 sentences.
Prompt: Why do you think the officials of the court want a confession out of Proctor? Explain.
Classwork:
Continue reading Act 4 (Page 534) and answer the following questions:
8. Lines 515-519 Think about the description of the stare Proctor gives Parris in line 517. What is an "icy" stare exactly? Why does Proctor give one to Parris? What does it reveal about Proctor's character? Explain. Please answer all parts of this question in order to receive full credit.
9. Lines 530-559 Analyze the dialogue between Proctor and Elizabeth in lines 530-558. Why did Miller choose to have them speak this way at this particular point in the play? Explain.
10. Lines 586-613 Why is Proctor planning to confess to being under the influence of the Devil? How does he rationalize his decision (include a quote from the text to support your response)? Explain. Please answer both parts to this question in order to receive full credit.
11. Lines 624-640 Note how Proctor responds to Elizabeth during her dialogue in lines 624-640. How does his behavior reveal his feelings? Cite specific evidence from the text in your response.
Tuesday 3/3
Bellwork Check 2 entry #23
Directions: Copy the prompt and answer it in at least 4 sentences to obtain full credit.
Prompt:
Classwork:
Monday 3/2
Bellwork Check 2 entry #22
Directions: Copy the prompt and answer it in at least 4 sentences to obtain full credit.
Prompt: Would you sacrifice your life for someone else's life? Explain.
Classwork:
Continue reading Act 4 and answer the following questions:
12. Lines 670-678 Explain why Hathrone is so excited at this point in the play.
13. Lines 684-704 Read Proctor's dialogue and speech directions here. What is the nature of his inner conflict here? What choice is he wrestling with and why? Cite at least two direct quotes with your response.
14. Lines 750-773 Explain how Rebecca's entrance in this scene raises the stakes for Proctor. Cite at least 1 direct quote in your response.
Tuesday 3/3
Bellwork Check 2 entry #23
Directions: Copy the prompt and answer it in at least 4 sentences to obtain full credit.
Prompt: Why does Proctor view Elizabeth as a saint? Do you think this is a justifiable title for her? Explain.
Classwork:
Character Conflict
All of the characters in this scene (on page 537) are dealing with some type of conflict. Thinking about what each character wants will help you better understand their situations. List all of the characters on this page (there are 5). State what each character wants and how that effects the character as well as the development of the play. Please answer all parts in complete sentences in order to obtain full credit.
Example:
1. Danforth: Danforth wants Proctor to confess and name all of the other accused people. If Danforth is able to get what he wants he will be able to solidify his reputation as an outstanding court official. If he can not get a confession out of Proctor he will lose control over the people of Salem and tarnish his reputation. If the people of Salem lose faith in him they will rebel against him (just like the people in the neighboring town of Andover).
Wednesday 3/4
Bellwork Check 2 entry #24
Directions: Copy the prompt and answer it in at least 4 sentences to obtain full credit.
Prompt: How do you think the selection will end? Explain.
Classwork:
Finish reading The Crucible (page 538) and answer the following questions:
15. Lines 861-891 Reread Proctor’s exchange with Danforth in these lines. What does he mean when he tells Danforth, “You will not use me!”? Explain.
16. Lines 926-987 Explain how the central conflict of the play is resolved at the end of this Act.
17. What message from the playwright does the resolution express? Explain.
18. Lines 926-987 Do you think the climax of the play (Proctor’s admission of adultery in Act 3) changes the out come of the play’s conflict? Cite evidence from the text with your response.
Thursday 3/5
Bellwork Check 2 entry #25
Directions: Copy the prompt and answer it in at least 4 sentences to obtain full credit.
Prompt: Create an alternative ending to the play.
Classwork:
Genre
Traditionally, there are two genres of drama: comedy and tragedy.
Work with a partner and conduct research on tragedies. Provide a definition of what makes a play a tragedy. Define the terms tragic hero and tragic flaw. State how these terms are displayed in the play. Then explain in a paragraph (5-7 sentences) what makes The Crucible a tragedy.
Friday 3/6
Bellwork Check 2 entry #26
Directions: Copy the prompt and answer it in at least 4 sentences to obtain full credit.
Prompt:FREE WRITE!!!!!
Classwork:
D.E.A.R. Chats
Turn in D.E.A.R. Log #12 (you should have 9 entries)
Missing work?
Monday 3/9
Bellwork Check 2 entry #27 (5th period only Check 1 entry #1)
Directions: Copy the prompt and answer it in at least 4 sentences to obtain full credit.
Prompt:Barbie
On this day in 1959, the first Barbie doll made her debut. Positive or negative, what affects do you think Barbie has had on young girls?
Classwork:
Watch The Crucible
D.E.A.R.
Tuesday 3/10
Bellwork Check 2 entry #28 (5th period only Check 1 entry #2)
Directions: Copy the prompt and answer it in at least 4 sentences to obtain full credit.
Prompt: On this day in 1903, Clare Booth Luce was born. Who was she and how did she make history?
Classwork:
Continue watching The Crucible
D.E.A.R.
Wednesday 3/11
Bellwork Check 2 entry #29 (5th period only Check 1 entry #3)
Directions: Copy the prompt and answer it in at least 4 sentences to obtain full credit.
Prompt: On this day in 1993, Janet Reno made history. What did she do and why was this significant at the time?
Classwork:
Continue watching The Crucible
D.E.A.R.
Thursday 3/12
NO BELLWORK
Classwork:
Finish watching The Crucible
Bellwork Check 1 #1
Directions: Copy the prompt and answer it in at least 4 sentences to obtain full credit.
Prompt: Explain what the Salem Witch Trails were. How would they look in today's society? (If you do not know about the Salem Witch Trails please create a free write for this entry)
Classwork:
The next selection we're going to read is The Crucible by Arthur Miller. Before we read the selection we will complete a few activities to understand the history behind the selection.
Today you will complete the following activities:
- Understanding the Author
- The Crucible Anticipation Guide
Understanding the Author
Read the background information on Arthur Miller (the author of The Crucible). Copy the following questions and answer each question in complete sentence(s). Page 457
1. Where was Miller born?
2. How did Miller pay for college?
3. What play won Miller a Pulitzer Prize in 1949?
4. Why was Miller cited for contempt of congress?
5. Why did Miller write The Crucible?
6. What is Miller considered to be?
The Crucible Anticipation Guide
Directions: Copy each statement. Next to each statement (in front of the number) put a * if you agree with it, a – if you disagree with it, or a ? if you’re not sure how you feel about the statement. At the bottom of the paper select one statement and state your opinion of it in 3-5 sentences.
- Confessing to a crime you didn’t commit in order to avoid punishment is wise.
- The difference between right and wrong is clear.
- It is better to die for what you believe in rather than to lie to save your life.
- There is only one correct way to interpret the Bible.
- That which doesn’t destroy us only makes us stronger.
- It’s more difficult to forgive yourself if the person you have hurt doesn’t forgive you.
- Courage means doing something even though it can be difficult and fearsome.
- A person is innocent until proven guilty.
- Beliefs in opposition to common values should be illegal.
- Justice is best determined in a court of law.
Wednesday 1/8
Bellwork Check 1 entry #2
Directions: Copy the prompt and answer it in at least 4 sentences to obtain full credit.
Prompt: How do you treat people who are different from you? Explain.
Classwork:
Review The two activities from yesterday
Watch part of a historical video and write down five facts from the video. The video can be found at the top of page 457.
Thursday 1/9
Bellwork Check 2 entry #3
Directions: Copy the prompt and answer it in at least 4 sentences to obtain full credit.
Prompt: If you could change one thing about yourself what would it be and why?
Classwork:
Finish watching the historical video and add 5 more facts to your list of facts from yesterday.
D.E.A.R.
Friday 1/10
Bellwork Check 1 #4
Directions: Copy the prompt and answer it in at least 4 sentences to obtain full credit.
Prompt: FREE WRITE
Classwork:
D.E.A.R. Chats
Turn in D.E.A.R. logs (You should have 6 entries for this check)
Monday 1/13
Bellwork Check 1 entry #5
Directions: Copy the prompt and answer it in at least 4 sentences to obtain full credit.
Background: The list of characters in a play can provide information as to what the play might be about. Details like the characters' names and job titles can also be clues as to how characters might think, feel, or behave.
Read the list of characters for The Crucible (page 458). Prompt: Find any clues as to what theme or themes the play might explore. Explain your inference(s) and what clues from the list helped you come to this conclusion.
Classwork:
Start reading The Crucible (page 458) and answer the following questions:
1. (Stage Directions on page 458) The play's stage directions (which are usually, but not always, italicized) help establish mood (the general feeling or atmosphere). Stage directions are the playwright's instructions to the play's director, cast, and crew. Read the stage directions on page 458. Explain how the details in the stage directions establish a certain mood (look at how the room is being described). Use direct textual support with your response.
2. (Paragraph 1 on page 459) Miller includes passages of exposition- text that explains things to readers- throughout Act One that offers information about the characters , setting, historical context, and the playwright's own perspective on his subject. Read the first paragraph. Even though you have not read any dialogue at this point, what does the exposition tell you about Parris and why he behaves the way that he does (look at how Parris is described).
3. (Paragraph 3 on page 459) Cite details (at least 2) from this paragraph that support the idea that the people of Salem lived, for the most part, a "strict and somber way of life."
4. (Paragraphs 7 and 8 on page 460) Identify and explain reasons (at least 2) why the people of Salem felt persecuted (victimized).
5. (Paragraph 10 page 460) Compare and contrast Salem and the earlier colonies. Cite specific evidence from the text to support your feelings.
6. (Paragraph 12 on page 461) Explain the paradox that Miller refers to here. A paradox is a statement that seems to contradict itself, but may nevertheless suggest an important truth.
7. (Stage directions at the bottom of page 461) Make an inference about Parris's character based on the stage directions (look at what he is doing here to help you with your inference).
Tuesday 1/14
Bellwork Check 1 entry #6
Directions: Copy the prompt and answer it in at least 4 sentences to obtain full credit.
Prompt: What is the difference between direct and indirect characterization.
Classwork:
Continue reading The Crucible and answer the following questions:
8. Lines 34-39 out of all the details given about Abigail, which character trait is the best clue as to whether or not Parris (and the reader) should believe what she may say.
9. Lines 70-79 determine why the characters speak and behave as they do, particularly in light of issues raised in the exposition.
10. Lines 101-145 How do Parris and Abigail's perceptions of the events in the forest in lines 101-145 differ? What does this reveal about their personalities? Cite specific examples from the text to support your answer (both text and stage directions). You should have two examples per character.
Wednesday 1/15
Bellwork Check 1 entry #7
Directions: Copy the prompt and answer it in at least 4 sentences to obtain full credit.
Prompt: Why do you think it was easy for Parris to blame Betty's illness on Tituba (the slave)? Explain.
Classwork:
Continue reading The Crucible and answer the following questions:
11. Lines 147-193 Reread lines 147-193. Is Parris's behavior in this section consistent with what we've learned about him? Cite stage directions to support your answer.
12. Lines 168-197 Reread lines 168-197. What new side of Abigail is revealed in her behavior and the stage directions in these lines? Cite specific examples from the text (consider what you've already learned about Abigail).
13. Lines 227-253 Describe how the mood of the play changes when Mr. and Mrs. Putnam enter. Cite examples of stage directions to support your response.
14. Lines 260-266 Assess what the characters have at stake (what a character stands to lose or gain) at this point in the play. Write down what Tituba, Abigail, and Parris all have at stake. Think about how the stakes for Parris are raised in these lines.
Thursday 1/16
Bellwork Check 1 entry #8
Directions: Copy the prompt and answer it in at least 4 sentences to obtain full credit.
Prompt: Peer Pressure Have you ever been peer pressured into doing something you didn't want to do? Explain what happened. If you have never been pressured by a peer to do something, how have you been able to resist the urge to do what others want you to do? Explain.
Classwork:
Continue reading the Crucible (page 465) and answer the following questions:
15. Lines 267-274 What does Mr. Putnam threaten to do if Parris does not agree with him that witchcraft is behind Betty and Ruth's illness. Cite a specific stage direction that offers a reason for Putnam's behavior.
16. Lines 351-366 State what you learn about Parris here through indirect characterization. Cite evidence from the text to support your answer.
17. Lines 410-415 How are the stakes raised in these lines and who are they raised for?
18. Lines 425-470 What does Abigail's behavior in these lines reveal about her character? Cite evidence from the text in your response.
19. Lines 441-470 State what you learn about Abigail from these lines (what does she do?). How might this affect her later on in the play?
Friday 1/17
Bellwork Check 1 entry #9
Directions: Copy the prompt and answer it in at least 4 sentences to obtain full credit.
Prompt: Have you or someone you know ever done something silly for love? Explain what happened.
Classwork:
Continue reading The Crucible and answer the following questions:
20. Explain what you learned about Proctor's character from the exposition on pages 468-469.
21. Lines 498-547 Infer the nature of Proctor and Abigail's relationship from their behavior as as described in the stage directions. Give specific examples (at least 2) from the text to support your answer.
22. Lines 571-590 Explain what might be motivating Abigail's behavior in these lines. Cite specific examples (at least 2) from the text to support your answer.
23. Lines 577-587 Determine the nature of the conflict between Abigail and Proctor in this section.
24. Lines 599-611 Explain how the mood of the scene changes once the psalm is heard. Specially, how is the change of mood reflected in Abigail's dialogue?
25. Lines 634-654 Explain how Mr. and Mrs. Putnam's reaction to the psalm (and Betty's reaction to it) is consistent with their characters.
Tuesday 1/21
Bellwork Check 1 entry #10
Directions: Copy the prompt and answer it in at least 4 sentences in order to obtain full credit.
Prompt: Who or what do you turn to when you're having a difficult time? Explain.
Classwork:
Continue reading The Crucible (pages 472-475) on your own and answer the following questions:
26. Read the exposition: What is the reason for the complaints against Rebecca Nurse?
27. Lines 679-690 What does Rebecca's dialogue here reveal about her character (the type of person she is)? Explain.
28. Lines 711-766 Describe the nature of the conflict between Proctor and Putnam in this section.
29. Lines 809-853 Describe the nature of the conflict between Proctor and Parris in this section.
30. Lines 893-925 Summarize the complications that arise in the section. Explain how these complications deepen the conflicts that already exists between the characters.
Wednesday 1/22
Bellwork Check 1 entry #11
Directions: Copy the prompt and answer it in at least 4 sentences to obtain full credit.
Prompt: Why does society use a negative connotation to discuss sex? Explain.
Classwork:
Continue reading The Crucible and answer the following questions:
31. Exposition: What did you learn about Hale and what qualifies him to discern witchcraft.
32. Exposition: What is the playwright's perspective on the Devil as described in the exposition.
33. Exposition: How does Miller draw a comparison between the use of the Devil as a spiritual threat and the fight against Communism in American in the 1950's.
34. Exposition: What does Miller express about sex and it's view in society? Find at least 1 direct quote to support your answer.
Thursday 1/23
Bellwork Check 1 entry #12
Directions: Copy the prompt and answer it in at least 4 sentences to obtain full credit.
Prompt: Would you lie on someone in order to get them in trouble? Explain.
Classwork:
Continue reading The Crucible and produce a summary for the remainder of the summary.
Friday 1/24
Bellwork Check 1 entry #13
Directions: Copy the prompt and answer it in at least 4 sentences to obtain full credit.
Prompt: FREE WRITE
Classwork:
D.E.A.R. Chats
Monday 1/27
Bellwork Check 1 entry #14
Directions: Copy the prompt and answer it in at least 4 sentences to obtain full credit.
Prompt: Who is your favorite character in the play so far? Explain.
Classwork:
- Finish group summary of Act I
- Complete character webs with your group members.
Character Web
Directions: Within your groups you will complete a character web for the following characters:
1. Parris
2. Abigail
3. Mr. Putnam
4. Mrs. Putnam
5. Proctor
6. Mr. Hale
Your web should include the following for each character:
1. What the character thinks of himself/herself
2. The character's development through the play
3. The character's background (info from the expositions)
4. What others think of the character
5. Your first impression of the character
6. The character's problems/concerns
7. What the character thinks of others.
Tuesday 1/28
Bellwork Check 1 entry #15
Directions: Copy the prompt and answer it in at least 4 sentences to obtain full credit.
Prompt: Now that you have finished Act I, what do you think will happen next in the play? Explain.
Classwork:
Finish the character webs from yesterday.
Wednesday 1/29
Bellwork Check 2 #1
Directions: Copy the prompt and answer it in at least 4 sentences to obtain full credit.
Prompt: Would you stay with someone if they cheated on you? Explain.
Classwork:
Finish character webs and submit for a grade.
Start Act 2
Thursday 1/30
Bellwork Check 2 entry #2
Directions: Copy the prompt and answer it in at least 4 sentences to obtain full credit.
Prompt: Do you think John Proctor will go to Salem and tell the people in the courthouse the truth about Abigail? Explain.
Classwork:
Continue reading Act II
Friday 1/31
Bellwork Check 1 entry 3
Directions: Copy the prompt and answer it in at least 4 sentences to obtain full credit.
Prompt: Why do you think everyone is so prompt to believe Abigail even though she is lying? Explain.
Classwork:
Continue reading Act II (page 496) and answer the following questions:
1. Lines 700-703 Reread Hales lines where he asks Elizabeth if she knows the 10 commandments. State what event this might foreshadow based off of what you already know.
2. Lines 700-766 Stage directions can contribute to mood. Describe the mood of the scene based off of the stage directions. Cite at least two specific stage directions that contribute to the mood.
3. Lines 794-798 Reread the following lines. Explain why Miller (the author) adds italics to the word "confessed". What does the emphasis on the word reveal about Hale's character and his view on the trails? Explain.
4. Lines 805-817 Explain how Hale's request for Proctor to testify in court is an example of raising Proctor's stakes.
5. Lines 939-967 What motivates Cheever to come and arrest Elizabeth? Cite direct evidence (at least 1 direct quote) from the text or stage directions in your response.
Monday 2/3
Bellwork Check 2 entry #4
Directions: Copy the prompt and answer it in at least 4 sentence to obtain full credit.
Prompt: What do you think will happen to Elizabeth Proctor now that she has been arrested? Explain.
Classwork:
Continue reading Act II (page 499-501) and answer the following questions:
6. Lines 1013-1057 Dramatic Irony is when the audience knows more than the characters in the play. Reread this section about the poppet and explain how it is an example of dramatic irony.
7. Lines 1047-1099 State whether Mary knows about Abigail's accusation against Elizabeth. Cite evidence from the text to support your answer.
8. Lines 1132-1143 Reread Proctor's speech here. Identify and write down a sentence that states one of Miller's themes. Explain what the sentence means and how it relates to the theme.
9. Lines 1154-1163 Look at the stage directions that describe Proctor as not being able to look at Elizabeth. Explain what you think motivates this behavior.
Tuesday 2/4
Bellwork Check 2 entry #5
Directions: Copy the prompt and answer it in at least 4 sentences to obtain full credit.
Prompt: Why is it important for Mary to go to Salem with John? Explain.
Classwork:
Finish reading Act II and answer the following questions:
10. Lines 1174-1201 Look for specific stage directions that describe sounds (at least 2). Write down the sounds and explain how these sounds help establish the mood of the scene.
11. Lines 1282-1296 Analyze the meaning of Proctor's speech and tell how it relates to the central conflict of the play.
Understanding Metaphors and Similes
Directions: Copy the following examples and state whether it is a simile or a metaphor. A simile is a comparison of two unlike things using like or as. A metaphor is a comparison of to unlike things. Then explain what the example means.
1. Lines 1128-1129 You are a broken minister.
2. Lines 1167-1168 I will fall like an ocean on that court!
3. Find an example of either a simile or metaphor on page 501. Copy the example and line number(s), label the example as either a simile or metaphor. Then explain what it means.
Wednesday 2/5
Bellwork Check 2 entry #6
Directions: Copy the prompt title and answer it in at least 4 sentences to obtain full credit.
Prompt: Hank Aaron
On this day in 1934, Hank Aaron was born. Who is Hank Aaron and why did he become famous? (Google is your friend)
Classwork:
You will complete the collaborative discussion at the bottom of page 503 with a group of 3-4 people.
Step one: Create a t-chart to gather your thoughts about whether or not Proctor should go into Salem and reveal the truth about Abigail.
Pros Cons
1. He will save his wife if he goes to Salem and 1. If they do not believe him he could
reveals the truth about Abigail. go to jail for lying on Abigail.
2. 2.
3. 3.
Step two: Write a 5-7 sentence response to the prompt. Include at least 1 direct quote (with line numbers) to support your response. Remember your paragraph should answer the question why Proctor does not immediately go into Salem to reveal what he knows and what he will lose if the truth is known.
Thursday 2/6
GUEST SPEAKER TODAY
NO BELLWORK
NO CLASSWORK
NO D.E.A.R.
Friday 2/7
Bellwork Check 2 entry #7
Directions: Copy the prompt and answer it in at least 4 sentences to obtain full credit.
Prompt: FREE WRITE
Classwork:
D.E.A.R Chats
Turn in D.E.A.R. Log #10
Monday 2/10
Bellwork Check 2 entry #8
Directions: Copy the prompt and answer it in at least 4 sentences to obtain full credit.
Prompt: Do you think that Mary will testify against Abigail? Explain.
Classwork:
Start reading Act III of The Crucible (page 505) and answer the following questions:
1. Lines 15-30 Explain what Giles' dialogue reveals about what he thinks is behind the witch hunt. Cite specific dialogue from the text in your response.
2. Lines 37-38 Consider the meaning of Herrick's line of dialogue in these lines. Explain why the line is ironic and absurd and how it relates to one of Miller's themes.
3. Lines 45-47 State what the stage directions within these lines reveal about Judge Hathorne. Based off of this information, how do you think he might treat the women on trail? Explain.
4. Lines 105-111 What do we (the reader) learn about Hale and Danforth's characters from their dialogue? Cite at least 1 example for each character from the text.
Tuesday 2/11
Bellwork Check 2 entry #9
Directions: Copy the prompt and answer it in at least 4 sentences to obtain full credit.
Prompt:What theme from the Crucible can you connect to society today? Explain the connection.
Classwork:
Continue reading Act III and answer the following questions:
5. Lines 138-151 What does Danforth's dialogue in this section reveal about his character? Cite evidence (at least 1 direct quote) from the text within your response.
6. Lines 152-156 Describe what might be motivating Mary to keep her "eyes to the ground" at this point in the scene.
7. Lines 176-199 State who the protagonist and antagonist are in these lines. Cite evidence to support your response.
8. Lines 256-294 Review the dialogue of Cheever, Parris, and Hale. Who is aligned with Danforth? Who is on Proctor's side? How can you tell? Cite specific details from the text in your response.
9. Lines 316-329 Infer why Danforth told Proctor that his wife was pregnant in response to Proctor's claim that Mary will admit to lying to the court.
10. Lines 356-413 Explain why Parris is so insistent in his belief that Proctor wishes to overthrow the court.
Wednesday 2/12
Bellwork Check 2 entry #10
Directions: Copy the prompt title and answer the prompt in at least 4 sentences to obtain full credit.
Prompt: NAACP
On this day in 1909, The NAACP was founded. What does NAACP stand for? What kind of organization is this? Do you think we still need this kind of organization around today?(Google is your friend!)
Classwork:
Continue reading Act III (page 511) and answer the following questions:
1. Lines 417-423 What does Parris hope to achieve by stating that all "innocent and Christian" people are happy for the courts in Salem? Explain.
2. Lines 440-454 How does Danforth's speech reflect Miler's theme?
3. Lines 539-580 Explain how the judges' insistence that Giles name the man who can support his story about Putnam qualifies as a complication in the plot development of the story.
4. Lines 605-618 Reread these lines paying close attention to the stage directions. Explain what situation the stage directions describe and what mood they help set.
Thursday 2/13
Bellwork Check 2 entry #11
Directions: Copy the prompt and answer it in at least 4 sentences to obtain full credit.
Prompt: How do you deal with your anger? What stops you from slapping someone in the face who makes you mad? Explain.
Classwork:
Continue reading Act III and answer the following questions:
5. Lines 673-697 Read Danforth's speech closely and pay attention to what he says about the need for lawyers in this case. What do you think is the playwright's point of view about the need for lawyers to represent people's interests?
6. Lines 708-730 Reread these lines and state what is revealed about the feelings and attitude of each character (based of off their actions). Be sure to support your answer with evidence from the text.
Friday 2/14
Bellwork Check 2 entry #12
Directions: Copy the prompt title and answer the prompt in at least 4 sentences to obtain full credit.
Prompt:Love at First Sight
Literature and film are full of characters who fall in love at first sight. Do you believe this kind of love is possible? Do you believe two people can look at each other and fall instantly in love, knowing they are meant to be together? Has this ever happened to you? Explain how you feel about this idealistic notion.
Classwork:
Continue reading Act III and answer the following questions.
7. Lines 831-840 What does Hathorne's dialogue here tell you about his character and what he has at stake?
8. Lines 882-919 Explain how the dialogue in these lines relate to the central problem of the play and how it complicates the resolution.
9. Lines 831-840 Explain why Hathrone continues to oppose Proctor. Consider what you have already learned about Hathrone so far. What does his dialogue in lines 839-840 tell you about him and what he has at stake.
10. Lines 916-923 Reread lines 916-923 and describe what they reveal about Danforth's state of mind.
Tuesday 2/18
Bellwork Check 2 entry #13
Directions: Copy the prompt and answer it in at least 4 sentences to obtain full credit.
Prompt: How was your three day weekend? What did you do?
Classwork:
Continue reading Act III (start on page 518)
11. Lines 951-987 Explain what it will mean if Mary Warren is able to faint.
12. Lines 990-998 Explain Mary Warren's speech in these lines in your own words. Explain how it expresses a warning from Miller about peer pressure.
13. Lines 1035-1055 Reread Abigail's stage directions in line 1038 and Mary's response in the following line. Why does Mary "plead" with Abigail? What do Mary and Proctor have at stake?
14. Lines 1060-1072 Identify the climax of the play. Explain how this might change the outcome of the plot.
Wednesday 2/19
Bellwork Check 2 entry #14
Directions: Copy the prompt and answer it in at least 4 sentences to obtain full credit.
Prompt: What do you think will happen to Proctor now that he has confessed to the affair with Abigail? Explain.
Classwork:
Continue reading Act III (start on page 520) and answer the following questions:
15.Lines 1198-1247 Why in line 1227 is Elizabeth in agony? Explain.
16. Lines 1198-1247 Explain how Elizabeth's interrogation creates a complication in the plot.
17. Lines 1284-1351 Infer what motivates Abigail to pretend to see the yellow bird. Why do the other girls mimic Mary's dialogue?
18. Lines 1356-1390 List at least 2 reasons why Danforth starts to think that Mary Warren is indeed possessed by the devil (consider his background as well as the evidence presented in court to help with your response).
Thursday 2/20
Bellwork Check 2 entry #15
Directions: Copy the prompt and answer it in at least 4 sentences to obtain full credit.
Prompt: Do you think Abigail has the capacity to be nice and help others? Explain.
Classwork:
Finish reading Act III (start on page 524) and answer the following questions:
19. Lines 1420-1460 Read Mary Warren's dialogue in lines 1445-1449. How do Proctor's words from the end of Act 2 come back to haunt him in this part of the scene? Explain.
20. Lines 1461-1468 Work with a partner and reread the dialogue and stage directions that describe Mary Warren's screaming. When the stage directions describe Abigail as reaching out to Mary "out of her infinite charity," how is this an example of irony on the playwright's part? Think about what you know about Abigail's character up until this point in the play.
21. Lines 1483-1492 Explain what message Proctor's final speech is trying to express.
Friday 2/21
Bellwork Check 2 entry #16
Directions: Copy the prompt and answer it in at least 4 sentences to obtain full credit.
Prompt: FREE WRITE!!!
Classwork:
D.E.A.R. Chats
Turn in D.E.A.R. Log #11 (You should have 8 entries)
Monday 2/24
Bellwork Check 2 entry #17
Directions: Copy the prompt and answer it in at least 4 sentences to obtain full credit.
Prompt: We are about to start the last act of the play today. What do you think will happen in this final act? Explain.
Classwork:
Start Act 4 and answer the following questions:
1. Exposition: Setting: Explain why Miller sets the jail in darkness as opposed to light. Why is the door described as being heavy?
2. Lines 16-29 Infer whether Tituba and Sarah Good really believe the Devil is coming to rescue them, if so why do they believe this to be true?
3. Lines 83-91 Consider what Herrick says about Hale. What does this fact reveal about his character?
4. Lines 83-91 What is revealed about Parris's character now that he has joined Hale. Explain.
5. Lines 86-87 Write two modern-style versions of Danforth's line of dialogue, "What is he about here?" Explain any difference (no matter how small) in each of your versions and what the new version means.
6. Lines 90-213 How is Parris different in this act compared to how he was in earlier acts in the play? Cite specific details (at least 2 from the text).
7. Lines 185-213 Explain how Abigail's disappearance qualifies as a complication in the plot.
Tuesday 2/25
Bellwork Check 2 entry #18
Directions: Copy the prompt and answer it in at least 4 sentences to obtain full credit.
Prompt: Why do people rebel? Explain.
Classwork:
Continue reading Act 4 (page 530) and answer the following questions:
8. Lines 232-237 State and explain why the rebellion in Andover could be considered as a complication in the plot.
9. Lines 232-290 Explain why Danforth refuses to postpone the hangings (cite at least 1 direct quote to support your response).
10. Lines 232-290 Explain why Parris wants to postpone the hangings (cite at least 1 direct quote to support your response). Be sure to include all three reasons in your response.
Wednesday 2/26
Bellwork Check 2 entry #19
Directions: Copy the prompt and answer it in at least 4 sentences to obtain full credit.
Prompt: What things are you stubborn about? Explain.
Classwork:
Continue reading Act 4 (page 531) and answer the following questions:
1. Lines 293-302 How does the fact that Parris finds a dagger on his doorstep raise the stakes for both him and Danforth? Explain.
2. Lines 321-339 Analyze Danforth's speech in these lines and explain what it reveals about his character. Has his character stayed consistent throughout the play? Has his motivation changed at all? Explain (be sure to answer all parts of this question to receive full credit).
3. Lines 334-337 Reread the following metaphor "...an ocean of salt tears could not melt the resolution of statutes. What does this mean and how does it contribute to Danforth's character? Explain.
Thursday 2/27
Bellwork Check 2 entry #20
Directions: Copy the prompt and answer it in at least 4 sentences to obtain full credit.
Prompt: Do you think Elizabeth Proctor should be released from jail due to the fact that she is pregnant? Explain.
Classwork:
Continue reading Act 4 (start on page 532) and answer the following questions:
4. Lines 381-389 State whether you believe Hale's revelation that conditions in Salem are deteriorating qualifies as a complication in the plot.
5. Lines 402-411 Use the stage directions in these lines to explain what life has been like for Elizabeth Proctor since she was last seen in Act 3.
6. Lines 437-458 Read Hale's speech in these lines. What message is his speech trying to reveal? Explain. Cite at least 1 direct quote in your response.
7. Lines 490-500 Explain what is meant by the stage direction in line 493 that Proctor is "another man".
Friday 2/28
Bellwork Check 2 entry #21
Directions: Copy the prompt and answer it in at least 4 sentences.
Prompt: Why do you think the officials of the court want a confession out of Proctor? Explain.
Classwork:
Continue reading Act 4 (Page 534) and answer the following questions:
8. Lines 515-519 Think about the description of the stare Proctor gives Parris in line 517. What is an "icy" stare exactly? Why does Proctor give one to Parris? What does it reveal about Proctor's character? Explain. Please answer all parts of this question in order to receive full credit.
9. Lines 530-559 Analyze the dialogue between Proctor and Elizabeth in lines 530-558. Why did Miller choose to have them speak this way at this particular point in the play? Explain.
10. Lines 586-613 Why is Proctor planning to confess to being under the influence of the Devil? How does he rationalize his decision (include a quote from the text to support your response)? Explain. Please answer both parts to this question in order to receive full credit.
11. Lines 624-640 Note how Proctor responds to Elizabeth during her dialogue in lines 624-640. How does his behavior reveal his feelings? Cite specific evidence from the text in your response.
Tuesday 3/3
Bellwork Check 2 entry #23
Directions: Copy the prompt and answer it in at least 4 sentences to obtain full credit.
Prompt:
Classwork:
Monday 3/2
Bellwork Check 2 entry #22
Directions: Copy the prompt and answer it in at least 4 sentences to obtain full credit.
Prompt: Would you sacrifice your life for someone else's life? Explain.
Classwork:
Continue reading Act 4 and answer the following questions:
12. Lines 670-678 Explain why Hathrone is so excited at this point in the play.
13. Lines 684-704 Read Proctor's dialogue and speech directions here. What is the nature of his inner conflict here? What choice is he wrestling with and why? Cite at least two direct quotes with your response.
14. Lines 750-773 Explain how Rebecca's entrance in this scene raises the stakes for Proctor. Cite at least 1 direct quote in your response.
Tuesday 3/3
Bellwork Check 2 entry #23
Directions: Copy the prompt and answer it in at least 4 sentences to obtain full credit.
Prompt: Why does Proctor view Elizabeth as a saint? Do you think this is a justifiable title for her? Explain.
Classwork:
Character Conflict
All of the characters in this scene (on page 537) are dealing with some type of conflict. Thinking about what each character wants will help you better understand their situations. List all of the characters on this page (there are 5). State what each character wants and how that effects the character as well as the development of the play. Please answer all parts in complete sentences in order to obtain full credit.
Example:
1. Danforth: Danforth wants Proctor to confess and name all of the other accused people. If Danforth is able to get what he wants he will be able to solidify his reputation as an outstanding court official. If he can not get a confession out of Proctor he will lose control over the people of Salem and tarnish his reputation. If the people of Salem lose faith in him they will rebel against him (just like the people in the neighboring town of Andover).
Wednesday 3/4
Bellwork Check 2 entry #24
Directions: Copy the prompt and answer it in at least 4 sentences to obtain full credit.
Prompt: How do you think the selection will end? Explain.
Classwork:
Finish reading The Crucible (page 538) and answer the following questions:
15. Lines 861-891 Reread Proctor’s exchange with Danforth in these lines. What does he mean when he tells Danforth, “You will not use me!”? Explain.
16. Lines 926-987 Explain how the central conflict of the play is resolved at the end of this Act.
17. What message from the playwright does the resolution express? Explain.
18. Lines 926-987 Do you think the climax of the play (Proctor’s admission of adultery in Act 3) changes the out come of the play’s conflict? Cite evidence from the text with your response.
Thursday 3/5
Bellwork Check 2 entry #25
Directions: Copy the prompt and answer it in at least 4 sentences to obtain full credit.
Prompt: Create an alternative ending to the play.
Classwork:
Genre
Traditionally, there are two genres of drama: comedy and tragedy.
Work with a partner and conduct research on tragedies. Provide a definition of what makes a play a tragedy. Define the terms tragic hero and tragic flaw. State how these terms are displayed in the play. Then explain in a paragraph (5-7 sentences) what makes The Crucible a tragedy.
Friday 3/6
Bellwork Check 2 entry #26
Directions: Copy the prompt and answer it in at least 4 sentences to obtain full credit.
Prompt:FREE WRITE!!!!!
Classwork:
D.E.A.R. Chats
Turn in D.E.A.R. Log #12 (you should have 9 entries)
Missing work?
Monday 3/9
Bellwork Check 2 entry #27 (5th period only Check 1 entry #1)
Directions: Copy the prompt and answer it in at least 4 sentences to obtain full credit.
Prompt:Barbie
On this day in 1959, the first Barbie doll made her debut. Positive or negative, what affects do you think Barbie has had on young girls?
Classwork:
Watch The Crucible
D.E.A.R.
Tuesday 3/10
Bellwork Check 2 entry #28 (5th period only Check 1 entry #2)
Directions: Copy the prompt and answer it in at least 4 sentences to obtain full credit.
Prompt: On this day in 1903, Clare Booth Luce was born. Who was she and how did she make history?
Classwork:
Continue watching The Crucible
D.E.A.R.
Wednesday 3/11
Bellwork Check 2 entry #29 (5th period only Check 1 entry #3)
Directions: Copy the prompt and answer it in at least 4 sentences to obtain full credit.
Prompt: On this day in 1993, Janet Reno made history. What did she do and why was this significant at the time?
Classwork:
Continue watching The Crucible
D.E.A.R.
Thursday 3/12
NO BELLWORK
Classwork:
Finish watching The Crucible
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