Inherit the Wind Background

1. Inherit the Wind Background Klein E202

2. Video Quiz What is the theory of evolution? Who is John Scopes? Can evolution be taught in schools today? What trial made it possible?

3. Creationism versus Evolution Creationism evolution • Belief in the literal translation of the Bible and more specifically, Genesis. • Humans were created in 6 days by God. • Adam and Eve were the first humans on Earth. • Theory that humans initially began as a single cell and evolved into what we are today. • We came from apes. • Billions of years to occur.

4. Quick Quiz on “The Monkey Trial”

5. Quiz! B D B • Who was the defense attorney in the trial? • William Jennings Bryan • Clarence Darrow • George Rappelyea • John Scopes • In what state did the trial take place? • South Carolina • Indiana • Texas • Tennessee • Who was Williams Jenning Bryan? • Judge in the trial • Prosecuting attorney in the trial • Defense attorney in the trial • Defendant in the trial

6. Discussion Question Directions: Answer individually, then discuss in your groups - There always seems to be some controversy surrounding science, especially with the large influx of technology. Pick ONE current science related topic and explain the controversy surrounding it. Do you think the science will win out in the end? Be prepared to defend your claim. Each of you should share your topic and your argument, then get answers from other students.

7. Why write HISTORICAL FICTION? • Written in 1955 by Jerome Lawrence and Robert Edwin Lee. • We must remember that this play is FICTION…the authors Lawrence and Lee meant to make a statement about personal freedoms when writing it…they did not intend to report the case exactly as it happened… • Lawrence and Lee used the story of the real Scopes trial to make a point…NOBODY HAS THE RIGHT TO LIMIT OUR FREEDOM TO LEARN AND CHOOSE OUR OWN IDEAS AND BELIEFS. They were writing in the 1950’s when McCarthyism was an issue.

8. What is McCarthyism? From 1950-54 there was a communist scare in the United States. U.S. Senator Joseph McCarthy headed up anti-communist accusations that were highly aggressive in nature. “McCarthyism” refers to any aggressive attack on innocent citizens because of minor suspicion.

9. Reading Groups Each day I’ll tell you the group that’s reading. Then, I’ll tell you the specific roles each person has to perform. Please write down your role for each date!

10. Today 5/10- Group 1 Mike: Hornbeck, Platt, Brown Mackenzie: Melinda Jennifer: Mrs. Krebs Matt: Cates, Hawker Gaby: Rachel Lauren: Mrs. McClain Tyler Mi.: Howard, Corkin Hiroki: Elijah, Meeker Hayley: Storekeeper, Mrs. Blair HOMEWORK: READ PP. 1-15 AND COMPLETE ACTIVE READING

11. Active Reading! Step 1: Preview each question prior to reading the pages assigned. Step 2: When you encounter an answer to the one of the questions then answer it. Step 3: Review the questions after reading the section to ensure they’re correct. Step 4: Add information to your character chart about characters you encountered during the reading.

12. Active Reading pp. 1-15 • (Stop just before Melinda’s first line of the play) Describe the setting of the first scene. What is significant about the overbearing presence of the town in the background? • (Stop on page 5 before Rachel calls out, “Mr. Meeker…?”) Why do you think Lawrence and Lee include this opening scene with the children in the play? What are they trying to say about the importance of the topics which will present themselves in the trial? • (Stop on the very top of page 8) Rachel tells Cates to admit he was wrong about the situation and it will be okay. Using inference, can we conclude that Cates didn’t break the law on purpose? How is this different than the real “Scopes Monkey Trial?” • (Stop on page 10 before Mrs. Krebs says her first line) Look back on the last 2 pages of the play. What events are foreshadowed in these few exchanges? • (Stop on page 13 after the Hawker yells about hot dogs) What are Lawrence and Lee trying to illustrate in this new setting? • (Stop on the bottom of page 15) What’s Hornbeck like? Give an example from the text to support your thought.

13. Friday, May 11 Prompt options It’s obvious from last night’s reading that the entirety of Hillsboro is in a frenzy over the upcoming trial. Which of the events to the right would cause an uproar our high school? Explain the reasons for your answer. What does that say about the nature of our school? • President Obama coming to school • A celebrity coming to school (you pick which one) • A movie being filmed at school • A new species of an animal being discovered by our Science Department • An English teaching receiving the New York Times Book of the Year

14. Today 5/21- Group 2 Either draw a picture or write a quick summary of where we left off on Friday. Have you ever been to a very small town? When I say small town, I mean a town around 1,000 people or less. What’s it like there? Does Hillsboro remind you of that town? HOMEWORK: Read pages 31-36 and complete active reading questions. • MAP testing tomorrow! • P. 3- 164 • P.4- 128

15. Active Reading- 16-31 • (Stop on the bottom of page 17) Who’s coming to town? Why is everyone so excited for this man to come to town? What does he represent for the people of this place? • (Stop on page 18 before ALL start singing) What’s the literary device used in the description of Brady? Write the sentence below. • (Stop on page 20 after Applause and Emotional cheering)Name the conflicts that Brady alludes to in his opening speech. Which one surprises you? Why? • (Stop on the top of page 24) Name an actor, celebrity, or character from another work that reminds you of Brady. Why does that person remind you of Brady? • (Stop in the middle of page 27) Who’s coming to defend Bertram Cates? Who’s paying for his work as a lawyer? How do the people of Hillsboro react to the mentioning of this person? • (Stop in the middle of page 29) How does Brady describe his future legal battle with the incoming lawyer? Also, how does Mrs. Brady treat Mr. Brady?

16. Today: 5/23/2012 PUT YOUR PACKETS ON THE PODIUM! • Break down reading • Trial information HW: NONE

17. Quick Quiz • What are 2 conflicts (themes) we’ve encountered already? • For what purpose do Lawrence and Lee compare and contrast the courtroom and town scenes?

18. What is Justice? • Society deems Justice as a way of monitoring the activities of others while keeping the ruffians in line. • Still others believe Justice to be a way to punish the wicked. • Finally, and most relatable to the play, the justice system is a way to question the “norm” of society in order to establish a moral code to live by.

19. The American Justice system • Judges, Jury, Lawyers (cash) • Plaintiff/Defendant • Innocent until proven guilty • Media Coverage • The Verdict

20. Trial Basics- Participants Judge: - a “legal referee,” decides the verdict in a bench trial. - Ensures that proper trial procedure is followed.

21. Today 5/23 Finish Trial Info Character analysis Start reading pages 37-52 HOMEWORK: Read pages 37-52

22. Quick Quiz 1. Why do Lawrence and Lee contrast the town and courtroom settings? To show how weird the town is. To show how the trial impacts the town. For a change of setting. A way to see how well the courtroom is run. 2. Hornbeck talks with Rachel about Brady’s misconception about the “common people” in the area. Which of the following themes does this discussion highlight? Rural versus City Old versus New Religion versus Intellectualism Brady versus Drummond

23. Trial Basics- Participants Jury: • Can be in a panel of 6, 12, 18, or 36 jurors. • Decides the final outcome of the trial using the provided evidence.

24. Trial Basics- Participants Plaintiff: • The person who files the complaint.

25. Trial Basics- Participants Defendant: - Person whom the complaint is filed against.

26. Trial Basics- Participants Prosecutor: • In a criminal case, the State’s attorney office acts as the prosecuting attorney on behalf of the people of the state. • In civil cases, there is often a private attorney.

27. Trial Basics- Participants Witness: • Gives testimony during the trial relating to the case. Court Reporter: • Records every word spoken during a trial. Deputy Sheriff: • Keeps order in the court, guards defendants, and maintains custody of the jury. Clerk: - Swears in witnesses.

28. Trial Basics- Jury Selection Jury Selection: The judge and attorneys question a number of jurors until they’ve all agreed to a complete panel. Questioning is designed to eradicate any jurors that might have a personal bias towards one side of the trial.

29. Trial Basics- Opening Statements Opening Statements: Brief statements are made by both attorneys that outline the facts of the case as they see them. These statements are not taken as evidence, rather they are introductions to what each attorney wants to prove.

30. Trial Basics- Presentation of Evidence Presentation of Evidence: The prosecution goes first by selecting a witness, followed by the defense, and finally, any rebuttals. This is the time to present any physical evidence as well.

31. Trial Basics- Closing Arguments Closing Arguments: Very similar to the opening statements in terms of format. Both attorneys give their final arguments to the jury. The prosecutor goes first, then the defending attorney, and finally, any rebuttal the prosecutor has against the defense’s remarks.

32. Trial Basics- Jury Deliberations Jury Deliberations: The judge tells the jury which particular law they must address. Jurors decide a verdict outside of the courtroom in secret. They reveal the verdict through the jury foreman who’s chosen by the entire jury.

33. References http://www.cookcountycourt.org/about/trial.html

34. Sell Your Character! • Online Dating Your task: Create an online dating portfolio for your character. Do NOT mention the character’s name, but provide enough description so that the class can guess your character. We’ll add the gathered information to your character sheets.

35. COURT QUIZ Describe the role of a judge in the courtroom. What’s the very first stage of the trial process? What’s the purpose of this stage? What’s the name of the person who files the complaint? What’s the name of the person whom the complaint is filed against?

36. Active Reading- 37-52 Active Reading pages 37-52: Group 3 • (Stop after “The Judge pounds for order.” on page 40) What do you think are Brady’s real intentions for the trial? Why do you think so? Make a fool out of Drummond and Cates- show how good he is. “This is his show…” page 40 2. (Stop on the bottom of page 42) After this minor exchange between Brady, Drummond, and the Judge, do you believe the trial to be a fair one? Why or why not? Judge is favoring Brady- Colonel- Judge and Brady smile at each other. 3. (Stop on the bottom of page 44) What does it mean when an objection is “sustained?” Allowed 4. (Stop in the middle of page 46) What is Drummond trying to do during the jury selection stage of the process? What is he trying to do to Brady? Eliminate bias of the jurors and belittling Brady… 5. (Stop after Brady yells, “Your Honor!”) How does Drummond’s previous statement about conformity speak to the McCarthyism Lawrence and Lee were trying to battle? Showing that any control of thought is a bad thing… 6. (Stop on the bottom of page 60) What does Drummond mean about “killing a fairy-tale?” Why is that worse than a murder in the town of Hillsboro? What does this say about Hillsboro? Cates questioned Creationism…this shows the importance of religion to the town of Hillsboro. 7. (Stop after Drummond’s long passage on page 52) How does Drummond know how Bert’s feeling? What does this say about him? Drummond always questions the truth and the norm of society.

37. Today 5/25 Picture Journal Share Journals from homework Discuss HW Theme identification HOMEWORK: STUDY FOR YOUR QUIZ ON TUESDAY AND COMPLETE LATE WORK!

38. Journal (5 min.) -How does this picture relate to Inherit the Wind?

39. What to do after you’ve completed the quiz… Option 1: Start your homework for tonight: • Read pages 52-67 and complete active reading. • Some of you need to retake the vocabulary quiz so you can do that! • Character sheets due Monday!!!

40. Theme Identification Match the work to the theme it most accurately represents. Then, provide two examples from the text that illustrate the theme. Find one for yourself and then, go get another example from someone else. SONG 1 CLIP 2 CLIP 3 CLIP 4

41. Groups Group 1 Group 2

42. Groups Group 1 Group 2

43. 5/18- Silent Blogging • Directions: You must respond to at least 5 of the sheets on the walls. A response may be in the form of the following: • Answering the initial question presented on the blog. • Responding to previous post from someone else. Note: you are not here to bash other people’s opinions. You can still argue your opinion without personally attacking someone. If you’re responding to a previous post, please put “TO ROCKET (person’s nickname)” so they know to respond back to your post. • You MUST put your nickname next to your responses so I can give you credit for this activity. Use the back sheet of the response sheet if necessary. ***Similar to the “thumbs up” or “thumbs down” below, you can draw an upwards arrow or downwards arrow to see if you like someone’s comment on a particular sheet.

44. During this last 30 minutes… • 5 blog posts MUST be complete by the end of the period. • You MUST check your answers from last night’s homework. • You can work on the homework for the weekend… • You can study for the vocabulary retake…

45. Homework Answers Active Reading- pages 52-67 (Stop at the bottom of page 55) Explain Drummond’s rationale behind the statement, “it takes a very smart fella to say ‘I don’t know the answer!’”. What does this say about Drummond? How does this differ from Brady? Drummond is willing to change based off of the logic presented to him. Brady is not willing to accept any opposing arguments. His pride gets in the way. (Stop at the bottom of page 60) What important information is revealed in Brady’s response to the British reporter? Him and Drummond used to be friends. (Stop at the bottom of page 66) Describe the sermon scene. What are your opinions on this particular scene? Loud, aggressive, heated, attacking non-believers… (Stop at the end of the scene) Why does Brady stop Brown? What does the quote, “He that troubleth his own house…shall inherit the wind,” mean? Those that speak poorly of their own family only bring more trouble. This shows that Brady has some forgiveness in him and isn’t as intense as Brown. (Stop at the end of the scene) What does Drummond imply with his last statement to Brady? Do you think it has any impact on Brady? Why or why not? That Brady is stuck in the past and has “moved” away from the rest of the world by standing still. He is very much a representation of the town which is unwilling to let go of its intense beliefs.

46. 5/30- Homework • Discuss reading • Read pages 68-84 and complete active reading. HW: • Finish active reading • Character charts due Friday!!!

47. Journal Describe a time when a friend moved away from you by standing still. How did this occur? How does this relate to the play? Shoot for about ½ page. Awesome.

48. 5/31 • Journal • Discuss Reading • Work on HW silently. Homework: Read pages 85-103 and complete study guide questions

49. Movie Trailers Movie Trailer • How does this relate to the play? Movie Trailer #2

50. 6/1 • Discuss last night’s reading • Work on HW Homework:Finish the book!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! • Extra Credit is due on Tuesday!!! **Who ‘dat? How do you know?**