1. Objectives apply the root to a new application Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis Use writing process to create analysis essay

2. Bellringer 10-3-2012 Use the reading to help you answer the following questions: Who was Joseph McCarthy? How does this connect to Arthur Miller? How do you think this connects to The Crucible.

3. Homework: Come with any outside sources you will need to start pre-writing tomorrow (readings from website, Crucible books, SOAPstones, etc. Pre-writing/outline—due Friday Rough draft/Peer Editing—due Monday. Final draft—due 10/10 by 8am in Criterion. Reading Journal—Left Side check—10/9 (START WORKING ON THIS!)

4. Agenda 10-3-2012 Bellringer--5 Proctor Pre-Write--5 Discuss Proctor--5 Review of Prompt/Outlining/MEL-Con--14 Left side of RJ--5 Exit Slip--4

5. Proctor pre-write who is the primary authority in salem? hint: proctor’s faith is challenged by ________. what tone does proctor take towards this authority? how does proctor view the loss of his reputation? of his children’s good name?

6. OPTION 1: Analyze how Arthur Miller views authority. Then relate your analysis of that theme to the other portrayals of 18 th and 19 th century foundational works of American literature you have read. SOURCES: The Crucible Mary Rowlandson Anne Bradstreet SOURCES: Website readings and video about McCarthyism The Crucible—at least 3 characters. OPTION 2: Analyze how Arthur Miller views authority. Choose specific characters from the text that demonstrate different views and versions of authority. Then relate your analysis of the theme to the work as a whole.

7. essay organization--1 acts: how the writers of 17th century content viewed the concept of authority mel-con 1: Puritanism and Calvinism for context (Tenents of Calvinism in packet) mel-con 2: rowlandson for extremism mel-con 3: bradstreet for the challenge mel-con 4: proctor for the counterargument stac: what did you learn about theocracy in 17th century america?

8. Exit Slip What essay option do you plan to complete? Why?

9. acts: how Arthur Miller viewed authority based on his background with McCarthyism and how the Puritans viewed authority. mel-con 1: Puritanism and McCarthyism on how each of these groups look at authority (Tenents of Calvinism in packet, McCarthyism articles on website) mel-con 2: Character 1 view of authority mel-con 3: Character 2 view of authority mel-con 4: Character 3 counter-demonstration of authority (the rebel character—the one who viewed authority REALLY differently than everyone else) stac: what did you learn about theocracy in 17th century america and how history repeats itself?

10. thesis and outline construction In this unit, you have studied authority in 17th century america. what have you learned from this evolution of thought? consider various characters’ devotion to God. then consider Abigail’s challenge. finally, evaluate proctor’s break. What do their stories tell you about theocracy in america? why don’t we still have one?

11. construction of body paragraphs: mel- con review main idea: what support will you addressing in this paragraph? how will you be defending your thesis? evidence Link evidence link evidence link conclusion

12. Note about Links: A LINK is intended to really EXPLAIN why that evidence is critical to your thesis statement and to the work as a whole. A LINK is not just a summary of the quotation—it digs into the quotation and looks at it closely, even the word choice, and then the link connects back to the novel as a whole and makes a point that causes the reader to think more carefully.