1. WHS: American literature & composition a
Tuesday, 9/17/13
WHS: American literature & composition a

2. Picture Day Make-Ups
Just a reminder that picture re-takes are Wednesday, September 18th You can get a re-take if:
#1. You ordered a picture packet and would like to re-take the picture.  Be SURE to bring the packet with you to turn in to the photographer. #2. Your Student ID was incorrect - Just the name or picture.  #3. You were absent on picture day. #4. You would like to order a picture packet you can order a picture packet at
Picture Day ID: GG603139Y1
Please Mrs. Kaiser at if you have any questions.

3. Bell Ringer: Tuesday, 9/17
ms walker our Principle requested funds from the rotary club to by computers to hire a computer specialist and open a computer center

4. Corrected Version:
Ms. Walker, our principal, requested funds from the Rotary Club to buy computers, to hire a computer specialist, and to open a computer center.

5. Daily Agenda:
Get 4 ½ week progress reports signed by Thursday, 9/19 for extra credit!
Put away all technology.
Turn in the final copy of your speech and one rubric per group; make sure your names are on them.
Finish speeches today!

6. Tips for speaking: Posture Eye contact
Volume: Enunciate, slow down. . .
Effective pauses
Read with expression & emphasis!

7. Daily Agenda: Take background notes on The Crucible
Tomorrow: Read “The Examination of Sarah Good” pp
Graduation Writing Test next Wednesday, 9/25 for all juniors

8. The Witch Hunt. . .
The Great European witch-hunt began in France in the 1420s. Peaking between 1580 and 1640, witch-hunts spread across Europe particularly to Germany, Switzerland, Poland, Scotland, and England. Thousands were accused and executed for devil worship.
Believing in the supernatural, witches, evil spirits, and magic was common among colonists who came from England and Europe.
Salem residents believed in witches, but the community was also split into quarreling factions that accused each other of moral failings. Bitter resentment of one family toward another was not uncommon.
Most all accusations of witchcraft occurred when one neighbor or family accused another of causing them harm.