Wednesday

·      Quiz on Similes, Metaphors and Vocabulary ·      Introduction to the Crucible After completing these lessons (~ 2 weeks), students will be able to (SWABAT) ·      Explore Concepts of Good and Evil ·      Examine the historical context of a consciously historical work of literature ·      Compare facts with the fictional or dramatic treatments of the facts ·      Ponder the differences between history and literature ·      Discuss what makes a drama or tragedy compelling ·      Recognize the close ties between a nation's history and culture and the literature it produces ·      Consider the ways in which an historical event and a work of literature may mean different things for different generations of citizen readers.

Students should choose one person from the following group of historical figures upon which to do research: Cotton Mather Bridget Bishop Rev. Samuel Parris Judge John Hathorne Tituba Abigail Williams Mercy Lewis Mary Warren Sarah Good Rebecca Nurse John Proctor Elizabeth Proctor Martha Cory Giles Cory Students will need to use the school or public Library in-class time to do Internet searches for their historical figure. Make 20 index cards with facts about your historical figure: Be ready to present a 3- minute oral report presented to the whole class. Both written and oral reports should respond to the questions: What about your character seems especially interesting or compelling? How would you dramatize your character to make him or her come to life for a contemporary (2010) audience? DUE Friday No Late work accepted!