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Tuesday, Nov 26

11/26/2024

LEARNING INTENTIONS

I can identify structural elements (conflicts) and explain how these contribute to a text's development

AGENDA

Unit 2 Exam
SSR when finished or some other mental health related activity (draw, sleep, work on homework)

1st Period 8:00 - 8:58
2nd Period 9:06 - 10:01
3rd Period 10:09 - 11:04
Lunch 11:04 - 11:59
4th Period 11:59 - 12:54
5th Period 1:02 - 1:57
6th Period 2:05 - 3:00

Monday, Nov 25

11/25/2024

LEARNING INTENTIONS

I can identify structural elements (conflicts) and explain how these contribute to a text's development

AGENDA

SSR
Crucible review sheet (passed out in class). Bring it completed to class tomorrow to receive at the lowest a C on the exam. You may also use it on the exam itself.
Exam tomorrow!

Friday, Nov 22

11/21/2024

Lucy: HOOONK!!! ...that was a honk.

LEARNING INTENTIONS

I can identify structural elements and explain how these contribute to a text’s overall meaning

AGENDA

SSR
Read act 4 to line 208, 24:34 in Act 4 Audio
Watch the finale of act 4 (13:14 Act 4 movie pw: mrrestad)
- What did Abigail do?
- What is Parris doing!?!
- WHAT IS HALE DOING!
- WHAT IS PROCTOR DOING!!!!!

Thursday, Nov 21

11/21/2024

Lucy (after seeing me wear a stocking cap): Is it Christmas today?

LEARNING INTENTIONS

Explain and evaluate the rise and impact of McCarthyism on American society and politics.
identify connections between the main idea and structural elements of a text.

AGENDA

The Red Scare (Booo!)
McCarthyism - Watch each video and summarize it in three short points. Write one connection between the video and The Crucible.
1. Crash Course: Cold War (password: mrrestad)
2. What is McCarthyism
3. Murrow on McCarthy
Resetting the Crucible

Wednesday, Nov 20

11/20/2024

LEARNING INTENTIONS

I can identify structural elements (conflicts) and explain how these contribute to a text's development

AGENDA

SSR
finish act 3. (pdf file, Act 3 Audio, Act 3 movie Password to access movie files is mrrestad)

Tuesday, Nov 19

11/19/2024

Lucy: I'm a really really good balance beaner.

Heads up folks, I'll be gone tomorrow for a committee meeting at the Lincoln Center.

LEARNING INTENTIONS

I can identify structural elements (conflicts) and explain how these contribute to a text's development

AGENDA

SSR OR finish Act 2 Assessment In Google Classroom
Read act 3. (pdf file, Act 3 Audio, Act 3 movie Password to access movie files is mrrestad)

HEY! You're not done with your unit 1 test. Come in after school on Monday or Thursday to room 105 to complete this.

Matt Blake
Penelope Flick
Sacheen Heflin
Riley Willett
Noah Shaw
Devon Watley
Ethan Gilmore
Jose Gonzales
Samson Mota
Hayden Schnetter

Monday, Nov 18

11/17/2024

Gwen: Don't you remember there are octopuses on the moon?

LEARNING INTENTIONS

I can identify structural elements (conflicts) and explain how these contribute to a text's development
AGENDA

SSR
Crucible (n): container in which metals or other substances may be melted or subjected to very high temperatures.
OR, a situation of severe trial, or in which different elements interact, leading to the creation of something new. How is this play a "Crucible?
Review tasks and success criteria
- I can identify structural elements conflicts and explain how these contribute to a text's development
In Google Classroom
- Act 2 Assessment
If time allows, begin act 3. (pdf file, Act 3 Audio, Act 3 movie Password to access movie files is mrrestad)

Friday, Nov 15

11/15/2024

Adam: Can you paint me a triangle?
Lucy matter of factly: No, I just paint squares.

LEARNING INTENTIONS

I can summarize main ideas, plot, and characters in a text
I can identify structural elements conflicts and explain how these contribute to a text's development
I can analyze how specific characters and ideas develop over the course of the text

AGENDA

In Google Classroom
- Routine Writing - Week 10
- Act 2 comprehension review
- Act 2 Assessment
Silent reading

Thursday, Nov 14

11/13/2024

LEARNING INTENTIONS

I can summarize main ideas, plot, and characters in a text
I can identify structural elements conflicts and explain how these contribute to a text's development
I can analyze how specific characters and ideas develop over the course of the text

AGENDA

Silent reading
Complete the Act 2 Review in Google Classroom

Wednesday, Nov 13

11/13/2024

LEARNING INTENTIONS

I can analyze how ideas or characters are developed over a text and what impact this has on a text

AGENDA

Finish Act 2 p. 601-624 (pdf, Act 2 Audio, Act 2 movie password: mrrestad)
Take notes on comprehension questions from act 2. (see yesterday's post)

Tuesday, Nov 12

11/12/2024

DO NOW

LEARNING INTENTIONS

I can accurately summarize, describe, and evaluate characters, main points, and the main idea of a text.

AGENDA

Switchup seats tomorrow.
Begin Act 2 p. 601 (pdf, Act 2 Audio, Act 2 movie password: mrrestad)

Comprehension Questions (take notes on these)

What is the setting of Act II of The Crucible?
John Proctor engages in external conflicts with several characters in Act II of The Crucible, including his wife, Elizabeth. Describe the main source of strife between them?
When Hale appears at the Proctors’ door in Act II of The Crucible, he is described as “different now—drawn a little, and there is a quality of deference, even of guilt, about his manner now.” What internal conflict accounts for this change?
In Act II of The Crucible, what is Reverend Hale’s reason for visiting the Proctors?
In Act II of The Crucible, what is the connection between the needle found in the poppet and the needle discovered in Abigail’s belly?
In Act II of The Crucible, why does Proctor think that Abigail accuses Elizabeth of witchcraft?
In Act II of The Crucible, what does Elizabeth mean when she tells John, “The magistrate sits in your heart that judges you”?
In Act II of The Crucible, John Proctor tells Mary Warren, “It’s strange work for a Christian girl to hang old women.” What is he implying about Mary’s behavior?
DescribesReverend Hale, based on his interview with John Proctor in Act II of The Crucible?
In Act II of The Crucible, John Proctor claims to know the source of all the problems in Salem. Whom or what does he blame?

Monday, Nov 11

11/11/2024

DO NOW

LEARNING INTENTIONS

I can accurately summarize, describe, and evaluate characters, main points, and the main idea of a text.

AGENDA

Movie day! Password to access movie files is mrrestad Act 1 movie
- Describe how the following 4 characters are introduced: Abigail, Parris, Proctor, Hale.

Friday, Nov 8

11/7/2024

DO NOW

SSR

Learning Intentions

"I can analyze how complex ideas or characters are developed over a text and what impact this has on a text."

SUCCESS CRITERIA You are successful if

You can summarize the act
You can find examples of a concept or theme in Act one.
You can show how individual character interests advance the plot.

Agenda

5th Period 12:58 – 1:40
6th Period 1:48 – 2:30
Release by floor to gym 2:30 – 2:40
Assembly 2:40 – 2:55
Routine Writiring - Week 9 (in Google Classroom)
DEVELOPMENT
1. Examine the introduction of the following two ideas.
- “The witch hunts were a perverse manifestation of the pani"
- “Social disorder in any age breeds such mystical suspicions” and people abuse "victims with all the force of their frustrations”

Thursday, Nov 7

11/7/2024

DO NOW

SSR

Learning Intentions

Identify characters and confilct in the Crucible

SUCCESS CRITERIA You are successful if

You can summarize the act
You can identify sources of conflict and connections of characters in act 1
You can show how individual character interests advance the plot.

Agenda

Finish act 1 and note chart
Act 1 review!
1. PLOT - write down the 8 most important events of this play in order.
  CHARACTER AND CONFLICT
2. In Act I of The Crucible, which two characters do not want to participate in the work of Mr. Hale?
3. How do Abigail's motives start the panic about witchcraft in Salem?
4. Is Rev. Hale a good person? Why or why not? How do his actions influcnce the plot?
  MAIN IDEAS
5. Why do salem residents want to pursue the witch hunt in act 1.
6. How do Abigail Williams' actions and motives drive the plot forward?
  DEVELOPMENT
7. Miller begins his play with some background on the witch trials, laying out two central ideas he is going to explore: 1. “The witch hunts were a perverse manifestation of the panic which set in among all classes when the balance begin to turn towards greater individual freedom.” And 2., “Social disorder in any age breeds such mystical suspicions” and “it is too much to expect people to hold back very long from laying on their victims with all the force of their frustrations” Explain what one of these ideas means in your own words and explain how you see Miller introducing this idea in the first act?

Hey folks,
I've got a sick kiddo and need to take care of them today. It's just a reading/listening day today to finish Act 1 of the crucible. Continue taking notes on what you notice about the following: plot, characters, setting, tone, and conflict. No SSR. Sorry! I just want to power through this first act.

Learning Intentions

I can identify conflict, character traits, and setting in Act 1 of the Crucible.

Agenda

Finish Act 1 of the Crucible (pdf, audiobook). pp. 570-595
- Start around 6 minutes on the audiobook
continue note chart for act 1

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