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Crucible Essay Prep

Crucible Essay Prep. YOU CAN DO IT!!!. Timeline of Events. General Questions Partner Reflection and RE-vision Writing Time – application & personal questions. Due Friday, October 5 th. RE-vision. Proofreading should NOT be the sole means of revision of your writing.

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Crucible Essay Prep

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  1. Crucible Essay Prep YOU CAN DO IT!!!

  2. Timeline of Events General Questions Partner Reflection and RE-vision Writing Time – application & personal questions Due Friday, October 5th

  3. RE-vision Proofreading should NOT be the sole means of revision of your writing. RE-vision: seeing your paper in a whole new light… Rubric will be the guiding focus for this RE-vision experience…let’s examine!

  4. Partnerships • Alex, Lauren • Austin, David • Ashley, Danielle B. • Karlee, Sara • Taylor, Sarah • Joe, Brianna • Julian G., Michael • Emily G., Christine • Matt S., Ethan • Matt K., Nick P. • Aman, Nihaal • James, Tom • Peggy, Jackson • Emily M., Brock • Lucas, Johnny • Brad, Carly • Danielle R., Virginia • Phil, Konrad

  5. Step-by-Step Analysis • STEP ONE: Determine the argument of the statement • STEP TWO: Choose a side—will you defend, refute, or qualify this argument? Think about this…choose wisely… • STEP THREE: Organize support • STEP FOUR: Explain/develop how/why your support defends/refutes/qualifies the argument of the statement…in other words, write your paper 

  6. Coke is better than Pepsi. 1. Write one sentence that explains whether you agree or disagree with this statement. 2. List three pieces of evidence to support your opinions.

  7. Dogs are better pets than cats. 1. Write one sentence that explains whether you agree or disagree with this statement. 2. List three pieces of evidence to support your opinions.

  8. “Heroes are made by the paths they choose, not the powers they are graced with.” 1. Write one sentence that explains whether you agree or disagree with this statement. 2. List three pieces of evidence to support your opinions.

  9. “Passive acceptance of injustice may be the greatest evil of all.” 1. Write one sentence that explains whether you agree or disagree with this statement. 2. List three pieces of evidence to support your opinions.

  10. On your own… • In your own words, summarize the main argument (idea) of the quote… • In at least TWO complete sentences, explain whether or not you agree with this quote’s argument and WHY… • Find and record THREE quotes from The Crucible that support your opinion of the prompt quote’s main idea… • Explain each of your chosen quotes from the text…how/why does this portion of the play help to prove your opinions concerning the prompt quote?

  11. Partnerships • Alex, Lauren • Austin, David • Ashley, Danielle B. • Karlee, Sara D. • Taylor, Sarah E. • Joe, Brianna • Julian G., Katherine • Emily G., Michael • Nate, Christine • Philip, Ethan • Matt K., Konrad • Aman, Nick P. • Aman, Katie • James, Nihaal • Peggy, Tom • Nick M., Jackson • Emily M., Julian Z. • Lucas, Brad • Danielle R., Brock • Matt S., Johnny • Virginia, Carly

  12. With your partner… • Compare your summaries of the quote…how similar or different are they? Record any additional insight you garner from this conversation with your partner. • Share with your partner your personal opinion of the quote…explain why you feel the way you do about the quote. What from your personal background/experience has driven you to this opinion? • Share your Crucible quotes and explanations with your partner…how do these quotes help to support your personal opinions? Record any additional insight you garner from this conversation with your partner…including any additional supporting quotes.

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