Tuesday

Essential Question: Witch hunts and fear: when can exposing evil go too far?

Goal: to track the growing accusations in Act II

Reading: Today we will read for 10 minutes. Your next book review is on April 12th.

Agenda:

1. Vocabulary for The Crucible
1. Click Here for the new list
2. Partner conversations
1. 604 and 605. What are the thoughts, beliefs, and convictions shared by the community of Salem?
2. What are the Proctors struggling with right now?
3. On pages 606 and 607 mark the places that relate to new knowledge or awareness. What do these details suggest about the ways in which the characters in Salem are changing?
4. On pages 608 and 609 mark details that relate to childish or immature behavior. How do these details better help us understand Mary Warren?
3. Read Act II
1. Track the new accusations
2. Track the growing tension between Elizabeth and John Proctor
3. Characters
1. John Proctor
2. Elizabeth Proctor
3. R. Hale
4. Mary Warren
5. Giles

Homework:
1. Read your new book.
2. Work on your vocabulary.