Dear Students 2021-2022

  Here we go!!! Click this link to be taken to the letter: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VfzpHbxUBtBQQztg-_N07CMNBl00oMTN12wV_OFZSak/edit?usp=sharing

Exploring Ms. Guy's Blog

 Here is the document! Click this link to be taken there: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1T6ccaUZTqyVOUWS3ctG7DUP1ZnoSwITZ/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=100770861230997879188&rtpof=true&sd=true

Then you may write your answers on your own paper, or you may use KAMI to write and upload into Schoology. 

Spring Break Assignments for Students in danger of Intervention

 Students who received a grade of "D" or "F" or are in danger of repeating the course due to absences, assignments not completed and uploaded by the due date are eligible to demonstrate their reading and writing ability by doing/completing NEW assignments. Students are NO LONGER able to re-submit or submit the same missed assignment that is often weeks old.  STudents will have the chane to demonstrate their understanding by reading several articles chosen by me from Common Lit, Completing SOAPS Analysis and Academic Summary and answering questions from Common Lit. This assignment will be posted on Friday by 11:00 Pm 

Honors Contemporary Comp. period 2

 Good Morning Class! As promised, I am in a training for our local district! This means we will PHYSICALLY miss seeing each other for instruction, but you are still responsible for the following: 

Honors Contemporary Composition 

1. Log in to the Google Form for Attendance

2. Carefully Read or Read The Crucible, Act 1 Scene 1. You may read and listen at the same time by clicking here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v57nVxOMhsM

3. Create Three Character Bio-Poems based on YOUR understanding of the play so far.  Do one character bio-poem for each of the following: Tituba; Revered Parris, Abigail. 

Do not use or consult any other sources or copy examples from online. Any such dishonesty will result in a zero on the assignment and parent/counselor contact. 

You may handwrite or type all three on the same page if you are able to format them correctly. 

You may use the rest of your time to review or correctly finish your Somebody Wanted But Sos.

Asynchronous Assignments: Anticipation Guide; Drama Terms; How to Read A Play; SOAPS on

 Today and over our holiday, we are responsible for completing and discussing the Crucible Anticipation Guide; finishing the Crucible powerpoint, paying particular attention to what we can still learn about The Crucible; review drama terms, read, "How to Read Drama; Close Read the Text; and about Arthur Miller in Facing Our Fears Unit on pages 558-561.  We will also read in class, This psychologist explains why people confess to crimes they didnt commit.  We will complete a SOAPS Analysis and create levels of questions: two of each. 

Resources for Reading The Crucible

Although we will read Arthur Miller's play, The Crucible, reading this time will no doubt be different, as you will not have a physical text. Here are pointers and resources to help us get through it: 

1. Read. Even when Ms. Guy or other students read, or we listen, please make sure to read along with the text. 

2. Re-read. That is right. Re-read for homework. 

3. Listen. Here is a link to an audio version of the text: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v57nVxOMhsM it allows us to both see and hear the text as it is being read. 

4. Annotate. Download important sections and use Kami or HYPOTHESIS to annotate the text. 

5. Answer comprehension questions & participate in class discussions in chat. This helps reenforce learning. 

6. Keep character logs & pay attention to dialogue. 

Exploring The Salem Witch Trials: The Basis for Arthur Miller's "The Crucible"

Today we will explore visually the Salem Witch Trials. We will watch a short documentary first, and them move on to a longer one--perhaps giving you choice. As you watch, and no matter which you watch, be sure you can answer the following: 

What aspects of herd behavior or group think is present with the accusers? 

Why was Salem not a happy place at the time of the witch hunts? In other words, what grievances, anger, factions were present in Salem? 

Who were the accusers? 

Who were the accused? 

How were the factions religionized? In other words, how were conflicts painted or simplified in religious terms? 

Why would an accused confess if they were not guilty? 

Ironically, what would happen to the accused if they confessed? 

How many people were accused? How many were killed?

Witch Trials Getting Started: This video is great to begin with! The Salem Witch Trials 

The Salem Witch Trials Explained: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yNig6dkvb4s

Salem Witch Trial Documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ddKfab3exg (56 min)

Documentary #2: 11 Myths About The Salem Witch Trails: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aSWyevQzEF8 (11 min) 

The Salem Witch Trials: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eUeoEUNgCzA (7:35)