Transcript English III - RC Schools

English III
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2014
Tuesday, 9/16/14
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Bellringer: Discuss examples of Irony in Act I such as Mercy Lewis.
The description in the stage directions of Mercy as “sly, fat, and
merciless” signals that she comes to pry rather than to offer
sympathy. Note that she reveals to Abigail when the two are alone
that she gave Ruth a good beating to try to wake her up. Miller
makes effective ironic use of her Christian name, “Mercy”. What is
ironic about Betty’s “flying to Mama” when she wakes up?
“Understanding Irony”
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Read the song
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What type of irony is present?
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List a few examples of the irony you identified in your composition
notebook.
Project Reminder
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Character Portrait Assignment:
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1. Journal entry regarding portrait of Mary holding baby
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2. Character trading card
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3. Puritan Portrait Response
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4. Character Portrait
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A. you can create a portrait as outlined
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B. you can simply write about how you would create this portrait if you
were an artist
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For either of the above options, you MUST follow the guidelines in the
directions for the assignment & the rubric. Use the questions to guide
your response or your portrait. Deadline: Sep. 22 (next Mon)
Short Essay Responses
Pick One
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A – Answer (make your claim)
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C – Cite textual evidence
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E – Explain how your evidence backs your claim
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S – Summarize
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Think about how the Expository Essay assignment prompted you on
how to answer the questions
Act II
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Review character charts
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Begin Act II
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Review the characterization of the important figures in the play so
far: Samuel Parris, Abigail Williams, John Proctor, and John Hale.
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Another critical character will be introduced at the beginning of Act
II: Elizabeth Proctor. Read the introductory scene carefully to note
Elizabeth’s significant character traits.
HW: Work on project
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Begin reading Act II (Use the Act II reading q’s to guide you)
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Continue filling out character chart
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Finish writing Act I OER short essay response