1. Warm-up:
Do we allow some people and things to enter our lives due to the fact that we know it will be something good/bad for us? Explain.

2. Finish Shared Inquiry

3. Silent Exchange:
With the person to your left, you will answer the following questions:
1. Is Mrs. Miller better or worse off with Miriam in her life?
2. What do you find most disturbing about Miriam? Why?
3. Do you agree with Mrs. Miller that Miriam is “wicked”?

4. Exit Slip:
*Create a frightening character who doesn’t seem scary on the outside. Write a character sketch of three paragraphs. OR
* Write a story in which you encounter yourself as a young child. Do you enjoy the experience?