1. English III TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

2. Tuesday, 9/16/14  Bellringer: Discuss examples of Irony in Act I such as Mercy Lewis. The description in the stage directions of Mercy as “sly, fat, and merciless” signals that she comes to pry rather than to offer sympathy. Note that she reveals to Abigail when the two are alone that she gave Ruth a good beating to try to wake her up. Miller makes effective ironic use of her Christian name, “Mercy”. What is ironic about Betty’s “flying to Mama” when she wakes up?  “Understanding Irony”  Read the song  What type of irony is present?  List a few examples of the irony you identified in your composition notebook.

3. Project Reminder  Character Portrait Assignment:  1. Journal entry regarding portrait of Mary holding baby  2. Character trading card  3. Puritan Portrait Response  4. Character Portrait  A. you can create a portrait as outlined  B. you can simply write about how you would create this portrait if you were an artist  For either of the above options, you MUST follow the guidelines in the directions for the assignment & the rubric. Use the questions to guide your response or your portrait. Deadline: Sep. 22 (next Mon)

4. Short Essay Responses Pick One  A – Answer (make your claim)  C – Cite textual evidence  E – Explain how your evidence backs your claim  S – Summarize  Think about how the Expository Essay assignment prompted you on how to answer the questions

5. Act II  Review character charts  Begin Act II  Review the characterization of the important figures in the play so far: Samuel Parris, Abigail Williams, John Proctor, and John Hale.  Another critical character will be introduced at the beginning of Act II: Elizabeth Proctor. Read the introductory scene carefully to note Elizabeth’s significant character traits.  HW: Work on project  Begin reading Act II (Use the Act II reading q’s to guide you)  Continue filling out character chart  Finish writing Act I OER short essay response