Extra credit Crucible essay. Must meet essay contest rules: must be at least two, but no more than three typed pages in MLA format. You can earn extra credit as well as $1,000 if you win! Due before April 15th deadline.
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Once you have read the syllabus (the PDF in "files" on the right), click the link at the end of the syllabus to digitally sign it by Friday, August 31st.
Students analyze a diverse collection of American voices in literature and film as they relate to manifestations of "The American Dream" across time, regions, and cultures. Students think critically about how depictions of "The American Dream" have evolved and been perpetuated by literature and the media, and use this understanding to create textual and visual responses, which reflect a deeper understanding and personal perspective on "The American Dream." Students integrate this extensive literary knowledge with a mastery of video production technical skills. Throughout the course, students develop as critical thinkers, writers, and filmmakers in the analysis and design of their own American Dreams.
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Crucible Writing Prompts
Act 1: Find a quote either directly or indirectly characterizing the following characters, and provide analysis: Abigail Williams, John Proctor, Rev. Hale, Rev. Parris, Tituba, Mr. Putnam, Rebecca Nurse, and Mercy Lewis.
Act 2: Although Abigail Williams does not physically appear in Act II of The Crucible, her presence casts a long shadow over the act. Write a paragraph in which you explain how her presence is felt. What kind of influence does she have? Who does she have the most influence over? Who are the people affected by her presence the most?
Act 3: Write a paragraph explaining the function of fallacy as it is used throughout ACT III. Provide at least three examples.
Act 4: Arthur Miller identified three possible motives behind the tragedy at Salem: “Long-held hatred of neighbors, land-lust, and the suspicion and envy of the miserable toward the happy.” In a carefully crafted paragraph, identify specific examples of each motive at work in the play.
Rubric:
MLA 10
Evidence 10
Analysis 10
Diction/Grammar 10
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Is it Foolish to Fear?
In OneNote Notebooks:
1. Copy/Paste and mark the text to answer this question: What is the writer’s position, and what evidence supports it? Title this page "Is It Foolish to Fear"
2. Write a summary of the article at the bottom of the page (after the article).
3. Create a new page. Title it "Unit Intro". Then, consider the class discussions (fear list), the video (McCarthyism), and the argumentative text "Is It Foolish to Fear?" and address the prompt: "Is fear always a harmful emotion? How do we respond when challenged by fear?" Be sure to cite from all three sources. This is a free response, so first person is okay.
1. Copy/Paste and mark the text to answer this question: What is the writer’s position, and what evidence supports it? Title this page "Is It Foolish to Fear"
2. Write a summary of the article at the bottom of the page (after the article).
3. Create a new page. Title it "Unit Intro". Then, consider the class discussions (fear list), the video (McCarthyism), and the argumentative text "Is It Foolish to Fear?" and address the prompt: "Is fear always a harmful emotion? How do we respond when challenged by fear?" Be sure to cite from all three sources. This is a free response, so first person is okay.
PTA Reflections Essay Due 9/7/18
Address the theme: "Heroes Around Me"
Literature Rules: Accepted forms of fiction and nonfiction include: Prose, poetry, reflective essay, screen play and play script, narrative, and short story. Entrants may write in their primary language as long as an interpretive English translation is also attached. Use of copyrighted material is prohibited. Writing must be between 500-2,000 words and may be handwritten or typed. Accepted formats: Single-sided print on 8 ½x11” paper, PDF file.
Rubric:
Meets length requirement 10
Addresses the prompt 10
MLA format 10
Diction and grammar 10
See this video for inspiration:https://youtu.be/GWAzswWM6yU
Crucible Video Requirements
Under the "Crucible" tab, create a new page and title it the name of your assigned Puritan. Research your Puritan, answer the questions, and paste a link to your Adobe Spark video beneath the answers.
Puritans to be researched:
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 Corey-
Giles Corey-
Thomas Putnam-
Ann Putnam-
John Hale-
Mary Easty-
Francis Nurse-
Bridget Bishop-
Rev. Samuel Parris-
Judge John Hathorne-
Tituba-
Abigail Williams-
Mercy Lewis-
Mary Warren-
Sarah Good-
Rebecca Nurse-
John Proctor-
Elizabeth Proctor-
Martha Corey-
Giles Corey-
Thomas Putnam-
Ann Putnam-
John Hale-
Mary Easty-
Francis Nurse-
Video Rubric:
Pictures: 10
Voice Overs/Subtitles: 10
Music Establishes Mood: 10
Accurate Info: 10
Overall Quality/Grammar: 10