October 26 – October 27 DAILY INTRODUCTION

HOMEWORK Standard : Honors : The Crucible Act 2 Vocabulary Class Forum #6: Write a paragraph characterizing your assigned character in ACT 1 of “The Crucible” Class Forum #6: Write a paragraph characterizing your assigned character in ACT 1 of “The Crucible” Class Forum #6: Modern Day Scarlet Letter *Read “ The Scarlet Letter, 20 th Century Style” *Write a letter to the Editor of the Los Angeles Times explaining whether you agree or disagree with Judge Poe’s methods. *You must include at least three references from the text to support your view. Class Forum #6: Modern Day Scarlet Letter *Read “ The Scarlet Letter, 20 th Century Style” *Write a letter to the Editor of the Los Angeles Times explaining whether you agree or disagree with Judge Poe’s methods. *You must include at least three references from the text to support your view.

Sentence Structure Sentence Structure Topic:

Rationale: Period 1: 21% Period 3: 14% Period 4: 6% Period 5: 21% Period 7: 17% Period 8: 28% Period 1: 21% Period 3: 14% Period 4: 6% Period 5: 21% Period 7: 17% Period 8: 28% Collectively: 18% Correct A-day: 14% / 86% B-day: 22% / 78% A-day: 14% / 86% B-day: 22% / 78% What the Heck…

Helga carried a revolver and a spray gun containing red pepper for protection. Presumably, Helga and Clara found food and shelter along the way, and they arrived in New York City in December, seven months after their departure. A.NO CHANGE B.For protection, Helga carried a revolver as well as a red pepper- containing spray gun. C. Helga, for protection, carried a revolver and a spray gun containing red pepper. D.Carried by Helga for protection were a revolver and a spray gun containing red pepper. A.NO CHANGE B.For protection, Helga carried a revolver as well as a red pepper- containing spray gun. C. Helga, for protection, carried a revolver and a spray gun containing red pepper. D.Carried by Helga for protection were a revolver and a spray gun containing red pepper.

Brevity Conciseness Concision Succinctness Terseness Laconic EXPLANATION:

SAT Concept Attainment Style

EXAMPLE

CANTANKEROUS Pronunciation: [can-tank-er-us] Part of Speech: Adjective Synonyms: * Cranky * Grouchy * Quarrelsome Synonyms: * Cranky * Grouchy * Quarrelsome Usage Examples:  “a cantankerous old man”  “a cantankerous, argumentative man”  "a cantankerous and venomous- tongued old lady"  "had to use liquid helium, which is supercold, costly and cantankerous "  “disliked her cantankerous landlord” Usage Examples:  “a cantankerous old man”  “a cantankerous, argumentative man”  "a cantankerous and venomous- tongued old lady"  "had to use liquid helium, which is supercold, costly and cantankerous "  “disliked her cantankerous landlord”

SWBAT voice their researched opinion on society superseding the rights of an individual during a class debate in order to gain a better understanding of the context of “The Crucible.” SWBAT review Chapters 1-12 from “The Scarlet Letter” in order to prepare for a Socratic Seminar during the following class period. OBJECTIVE Standard: Honors :

You will begin reading Chapter 2 and annotating for Thematic Development. You will have your Socratic Seminar in order to gain a better understanding of “The Scarlet Letter.” NEXT CLASS Standard: Honors :

STANDARD Rubric Review

DEBATE RUBRIC

HONORS Rubric Review & Reading Quiz Rubric Review & Reading Quiz

READING QUIZ Chapters of “The Scarlet Letter” Please take out your book, and a pencil or a pen. Everything else must be put away.

SEMINAR RUBRIC Demonstrates patience with others’ opinions Moves the conversation forward Speaks to all participants Thinks prior to answering Refers directly to the text Makes connections to other speakers Considers all opinions Builds on others comments Asks for clarification when needed Identifies key information in the text. Demonstrates patience with others’ opinions Moves the conversation forward Speaks to all participants Thinks prior to answering Refers directly to the text Makes connections to other speakers Considers all opinions Builds on others comments Asks for clarification when needed Identifies key information in the text.