August 11, 2014
E.Q: How do others perceive fear?
Obj: I can view fear from multiple perspectives.
Starter:
Please grab your notebook.
Reflect on what you fear.
In detail, describe what you fear. Explain why this is something you fear.
Vocabulary:
Motif: A. A recurrent thematic element in an artistic or literary work.
B. A dominant theme or central idea.
the motif of resentment is clear here (14).
The motif of Act One is __________.
Corroborating: to support or help prove (a statement, theory, etc.) by providing information or evidence
So it is not surprising to find that so many accusations against people are in the handwriting of Thomas Putnam, or that his name is so often found as a witness corroborating the supernatural testimony, or that his daughter led the crying-out at the most opportune junctures of the trials, especially when- But we'll speak of that we come to it (14).
I have corroborated when _________.
Calumny: an untrue statement that is made to damage someone's reputation.
In Proctor's presence a fool felt his foolishness instantly- and a Proctor is always marked for calumny therefore.
True or False: Gossip is a form of calumny.
Prodigious: amazing or wonderful : very impressive
That is a notorious sign of witchcraft afoot, Goody Nurse, a prodigious sign! (23).
I find _______ prodigious because __________.
Voices:
Quickly
Loudly
Valley Girl
Activity:
1A. Skim Act One
Pages 3-13
1B. Read Act One
Pages 3-13
Characters:
Tituba
Parris
Abigail
Susanna
Mrs. Putnam
Putnam
2. Reflection
In a 3-5 sentences answer the following question from your own perspective:
Does fear allow you to take responsibility for your actions or hide from the consequences?
Explain.
3. Read Act Two
Pages 13-24
Characters:
Putnam
Mrs. Putnam
Parris
Proctor
Abigail
Mercy
Mary Warren
Betty
Your class will be divided into 10 different groups.
In each group you will be assigned a character.
Review the document and create a profile, based on the individual's perspective.
Closure:
How does the character you are responsible for view fear similarly or differently than you?
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