Week at a glance September 2 - 6, 2013

This week we will wrap up Act I of Arthur Miller's The Crucible.  Students should have a good idea of the characters behind the Salem Witch Trials and their motives.  As Act I ends, we'll see the hysteria hit Salem and the Trials will begin.  We'll also continue our work with Close Reads and the 1st Quarter Independent Reading Project.  Students will need to be able to identify the book they are working with this quarter by Friday.

• Mon: Labor Day - no school
• Tues: Pass out and discuss progress reports.  Close Read 3 assigned - due Friday.  The Crucible - continue reading and discussing Act I.
• Wed: The Crucible - finish reading and discussing Act I.  Complete the Act I study guide.
• Thurs: The Crucible - Act I review.  Act I study guide due by the end of the hour.
• Fri: Close Read 3 due. Independent Reading Project - active reading assignment due by the end of the hour.