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Week Six

Week Six. English III 9-26-2011 through 9-30-2011. September 26, 2011. DEA Testing: These students go to the LONGSHIP lab: Austin A. Jordan C. Deundre Ian Austin N. Koji Jordan S. Kendra Zach. Usage Rules – quick practice. There – place or position (point to a place)

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Week Six

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  1. Week Six English III 9-26-2011 through 9-30-2011

  2. September 26, 2011 • DEA Testing: • These students go to the LONGSHIP lab: • Austin A. • Jordan C. • Deundre • Ian • Austin N. • Koji • Jordan S. • Kendra • Zach

  3. Usage Rules – quick practice • There – place or position (point to a place) • Their – possession (point to people) • They’re – They are (contraction) • What is the difference?

  4. Word Choice – Exercise 1: There/Their/They’re • They’re • There • There • Their • their • there • There • They’re • there • there • their • their • there • They’re • there • their • There • their • There • their

  5. Vocabulary List 5 • Covenanted (v) – agreed; compacted • Iniquity (n) – sin • Bewildered (adj) – hopelessly confused • Defamation (n) – false story that hurts someone’s reputation • Diametrically (adv) – directly opposed

  6. Inculcation (n) – insistent urging • Antagonist (n) – opponent • Malign (v) – to speak evil of • Diabolical (adj) – devilish • Malevolence (n) – hoped-for evil or harm toward a person

  7. Homework • Complete the Vocabulary Boxes

  8. September 27, 2011Bell Assignment • Fill in the blanks on Exercise 2: There/Their/They’re worksheet • *If you didn’t finish Exercise 1 from yesterday, please do so and TURN IT IN to Mrs. Goad!*

  9. Exercise 2: Their/There/They’re • their • They’re • there • their • their • they’re • they’re • they’re • there • their • there • their • their • they’re • their • there • there • they’re • their • their

  10. Homework tonight • Vocabulary Boxes for Unit 5 – write at least 2 “prior knowledge” items!

  11. Anticipation Guide: The Crucible • Circle how much you agree or disagree with the statement. • THEN, in COMPLETE SENTENCES explain WHY you think that way. Use personal experiences or examples to SUPPORT your OPINION.

  12. September 28, 2011Bell Assignment • Take out your Anticipation Guide from yesterday. • We will finish our discussion today!

  13. Anticipation Guide – Student Responses • Withholding the truth is the same thing as telling a lie. • Disagree: surprise birthday party different situation; trying to protect • Agree: “white lie” – more than that – lead someone to believe it, that is wrong; “not telling the truth”=lie • “Pleading the fifth” – tobacco companies 2. Justice is best determined in a court of law. • Disagree: certain issues better handled on the spot; supreme court case: Georgia • Agree on big cases - murder 3. A person is innocent until proven guilty. • Agree and Disagree: depends on situations; more than one suspect • Strong Agree: can’t say someone just did something without evidence • Disagree: can’t be both---be one or the other • Can’t try “twice” • You’re guilty until proven innocent

  14. 4. If the majority of people believe a statement is true, then it is most likely true. -Disagree: facts; a lot can agree, but is it right; people can be easily persuaded; Casey Anthony (everyone thought she was guilty; but the jury found her innocent) Galileo – proved the earth was ROUND 5. It is better to die for what you believe in rather than to lie to save your life. -Middle: dying for country/war; but ridiculous causes=NO Agree: strong religious beliefs ALL: put yourself in the situation? – not doing your goal; Is it worth it? 6. Confessing to a crime you didn’t commit in order to avoid punishment is wise. -Disagree: admit for small charge -Bullying you into something But if you lie to a cop-”false statement”

  15. Take out a Sheet of Paper • Take notes about what we learn about the Salem Witch Trials from the next PowerPoint. • You do NOT have to copy the sentences word for word. • Simply, write down what is interesting to you to remember!

  16. Salem Witch Trials – What we already know…. • Burned, Drowned, Stoned – accused of being witches • Girls – mostly women • Guys? – were they accused? – of possession • Salem, Massachusetts • When on trial – GUILTY until innocent, couldn’t prove innocence by word-of-mouth • “Floating test” – killed • Puritans • Tituba • 1600-1700’s

  17. September 29, 2011Bell Assignment • Have VOCABULARY boxes on your desks for a grade. • VOCABULARY Quiz tomorrow!

  18. Vocabulary List 5 – with student associations • Covenanted (v) – agreed; compacted • Indian agreement with the settlers (William Bradford); decisions; Bill of Rights; Treaty of Versailles; juries in court • Iniquity (n) – sin • Wrong doing; flaw; imperfection; murder/kill; “Garden of Eden” – evil; Devil • Bewildered (adj) – hopelessly confused • School; Jordan (always bewildered); in Math class; Kaleidoscope; GPS bad directions; Video games stuck on a level • Defamation (n) – false story that hurts someone’s reputation • Accusations of Witchcraft; gossip; rumors; lies • Diametrically (adv) – directly opposed • Good vs. evil; using a shield (defend); terrorists

  19. …with student associations • Inculcation (n) – insistent urging • Children; teachers; students; Moms/Dads; coaches; desire for chocolate; Peer Pressure; sweets, enticing food • Antagonist (n) – opponent • Sports, Gators, Choctaw, LSU, FSU, enemies • Malign (v) – to speak evil of • Satanists, gossip, Preachers malign the devil and other sins; Halloween; talking about other teachers/students (rumors) • Diabolical (adj) – devilish • Satanists, evil, demonic • Malevolence (n) – hoped-for evil or harm toward a person • Witches, Satanists, slaves toward masters, voodoo, terrorists, hackers

  20. Finish Salem Witch Trials PPT

  21. The Crucible • Pg. 830

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