Keys for essay writing

Discuss essay topic:
Key things for them to forget and to understand:
1.) Preparation is key.
2.) Outline at least
3.) I want their argument, I don't want to read the text again.
4.) I expect there to be no mistakes.
5.) It should be perfectly logical. Why is one paragraph where it is? Why one quote where it is? Etc.
6.) Only essential passages.
7.) Give them the writing keys.
8.) Start right away.
9.) HAVE PEOPLE EDIT!!!
10.) Their brains are becoming safer, but not yet completely safe. DON’T DO LAST MINUTE OR AT 2 AM!
11.) Don't have stupid mistakes, DON’T TEST ME!!!!

1st Essay topic

Make an argument that one character from "The Crucible" deserves the most blame for the events that took place in Salem (100 points).

Characters you may choose from:
Tituba
Proctor
Parris
Hale
Danforth
Abigail
Mary Warren.

The paper is to be no longer than 3 pages. Double spaced. MLA format. Due Tuesday November 25th.

PLEASE EMAIL ME ASAP WITH THE CHARACTER YOU WOULD LIKE TO WRITE ABOUT!!!!! I'd prefer not to read 14 papers about the same character.

Remember, you are making an argument. There are no right or wrong answers, but your argument can certainly be better or worse!

This is your first major paper for this class, but remember, COLLEGE LEVEL WORK!!!!

Reading Assignments Crucible

Here are the rest of the Crucible reading assignments.

Crucible 5: 68-83
Crucible 6: 83-98
Crucible 7: 98-113
Crucible 8: 113-127
Crucible 9: 128-145

Standard assignment of 2 quotes, 2 responses and 2 questions unless otherwise noted.

HW 11/13

Read to page 67

2 questions, 2 responses, 2 quotes.

HW 11/12

My fault for not posting this earlier:

Read to page 49.

Usual 2 quotations, 2 responses and 2 questions (make sure you have those written in your book as well).

Also, a list of the characters we have met so far, with information about them that will be useful in following the plot (i.e. has slept with john proctor, drank blood in the forest, danced naked....basically, she's absolutely insane!)

HW 11/6

Read to page 36 (after long speech).

Assignment: 2 key quotations about the townspeople, 2 explanations of why the quotes are important, and 2 questions that can guide discussion.

Monday In Class/ HW

Begin by reading the Historical accuracy of this play, then read through page 8. Characterize (list a couple of adjectives and describe them) any characters we meet (with quotes for support).
Then describe in two paragraph the background of the play that you think will be important.
(in the computer lab upstairs).

HW: Read to page 20 (halfway through where John Proctor Enters).
Write 2 quotations, an analysis of the relevance of the quotations, and two questions that can guide a discussion.