Outline for The Crucible Essay Name: Thesis statement Topic Sentence #1 Quote(s) and analysis that support Topic Sentence #1
Topic Sentence #2 Quote(s) and analysis that support Topic Sentence #2
Topic Sentence #3 Quote(s) and analysis that support Topic Sentence #3
Topic Sentence #4 Quote(s) and analysis that support Topic Sentence #4
Essay Prompts for The Crucible Write about ONE of the following prompts in at least 900 words: 1. The Crucible includes many character foils. Character foils are two characters who are either (a) drastically different from one another or (b) extremely similar but with one key difference. In your essay: - Identify two characters who are foils for one another (differ in characteristics and/or personalities) - Analyze these characters actions and/or words to explain how they are foils. Support your opinion with specific quotes and evidence from the text - Explain why these two characters are made to be foils. What is the purpose? 2. In class, we discussed unrequited love in relation to John Proctor and Abigail Williams In your essay: - State whether or not that definition applies to John and Abigail s relationship - If you believe their relationship IS defined as unrequited love o Define and explain unrequited love o Find one scene to support your opinion o Analyze the scene: the characters words and actions use quotes as evidence - If you believe that their relationship is NOT defined as unrequited love o Offer a different term or phrase to describe their relationship o Find a scene that supports your opinion o Analyze the scene: the characters words and actions use quotes as evidence 3. The theme of Reputation is emphasized throughout The Crucible. In your essay: - Choose a scene from the play that best illustrates this theme explain why and how How is this theme shown through the words and actions in this scene? Why is reputation important to the character(s) in this scene? - Analyze the scene using close reading techniques o Interpret the words, the literary elements, the tone, etc. to help support your argument ESSAY CHECKLIST Title Introduction (SEE YOUR INTRODUCTION AND THESIS HANDOUT) Hook Your title should be interesting and related to your essay Your introduction must have a hook and a thesis Includes author and book title Has necessary information that the reader would need to know to understand what you will be focusing on (DO NOT SUMMARIZE THE ENTIRE PLAY) Do NOT use you in your hook If you are asking a question, do NOT ask one that can be
answered with a simple yes or no. Make it thought provoking. Thesis Answers the prompt and supports your argument/opinion Specific, clear, and focused Has a road map -- Lists your main reason At the end of your introduction Topic Sentences You have to write a topic sentence for every body paragraph Your topic sentences = the main points you listed in your thesis The first reason you wrote in your thesis = the first topic sentence for the first body paragraph Body Paragraphs Each body paragraph must begin with a topic sentence and end with a concluding sentence Must connect and support the thesis Must include interpretation/analysis of quotes Quotes (SEE YOUR QUOTE HANDOUT) Each quote must support the thesis Be integrated and introduced Each quote must be analyzed and interpreted in depth Remember to cite the page number at the end of the quote Your analysis should be the largest part of every body paragraph Why is this quote important? How does it support your point? Conclusion At the end of your essay Does NOT start with In conclusion Correct Grammar, Punctuation, Spelling, Verb tense Use present tense Use spell-check Read your paper aloud to catch sentence errors Have multiple people proofread your work Draft 1, Draft 2, Final Draft Word Count Self-assessment Previous drafts are stapled to final draft Must be at least 900 words On the bottom of your final draft, write in a paragraph what grade you deserve and why (support your opinion). Refer to this checklist
December Overview Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Prompts and Work on outline Outline DUE Draft 1 Draft 1 DUE outline given Choose prompt and start outline Begin Draft 1 Peer editing workshop HW: Work on Outline Draft 2 DUE Workshop #2: Peer and Teacher feedback 3 HW: Outline due tomorrow Last day to get feedback on Final Draft (Look at essay check list) 4 HW: Draft 1 Final draft, draft 2, and draft 1 DUE Class vocabulary list Context clues 5 HW: Draft 1 due tomorrow Work on Vocabulary List (part of speech, definitions, and sentences) 6 HW: Typed Draft 2 Due Monday 7 Vocabulary Part of speech, Definitions, and Sentences DUE Give back and discuss essays HW: Final draft 10 Reading Log #4 DUE HW: Final draft due tomorrow with self- assessment paragraph and Drafts 1 & 2 11 HW: Write part of speech, definitions, and sentences for each vocab word 12 HW: Vocabulary due tomorrow 13 HW: Reading Log #4 Due Monday Last day teaching 14 17