Dec. 10th Daily Plan

9th Grade -

We discussed the results of yesterday's addiction research; looking for similarities and differences between the different topics that were assigned yesterday. Common themes were found that run through all addictions, though the physiological effects my vary. We connected this to the character of Mildred in Fahrenheit 451, and looked at the conception of addiction in society.

We also touched back on the idea of socialization and agency, and the in-class writing prompt reflected this question.

In-Class Prompt - What obligations does a person have as a member of a society, if any? Does the media have any obligation to society?

WRITING GOAL - PERSUASION. Students should be writing to convince someone that they have the correct answer. In order to do this well, think of what counter-arguments you may face, and how you would respond.

The class also reviewed the characters in Fahrenheit 451, to better understand the novel as we move into the last major section of reading.

HOMEWORK - Read to page 150. Only open doors with your left hand.

And FRESHMEN PERIODS 3 AND 7 - COMMENT ON THIS POST FOR HOMEWORK CREDIT.

10th Grade -

Several aspects to today's lesson -

1) Additional vocabulary words; yeomen and succubus. There will be a vocab quiz on monday over all the words we have added this week. Expect questions that ask students to either define the word, use it in a sentence, or draw a picture that demonstrates comprehension.

2) We had a quiz over Act 3. If you missed this in-class quiz, answer the following writing prompt as a make-up assignment.

• Part 1 - In a paragraph, explain the reasons for Mary Warren's actions in the courtroom. Provide evidence from the text.
• Part 2 - Write your opinion about Mary Warren's actions. Is her course of action understandable? Or do you think she acted wrongly? Explain.

3) We watched the beginning of Act 3 in the film, and will continue on monday.

Expect the final assessment for The Crucible to be assigned at the beginning of next week, as well as posted to this site.