December 7 & 8

Bellwork


1. Crucible Vocabulary Cartoons--incredulous, trepidation
2. Glue Stick Writer's Notebook--write a paragraph response to the following prompt:

In sports, politics, and war, people often demonize their opponents—that is, they portray their enemies evilly.  Can you think of examples?  Why do you think people do this?  What effect do you think such behavior has on society as a whole?

3. Double Cheeseburger paragraph--color.

Crucible Comparison Paper--body paragraphs should be written in double cheeseburger style.

Writing Lab assignment--decide on a topic for your paper (for additional ideas, see the November 20, 2009 entry on this blog). Write a paragraph about your topic on the first page of the Crucible Comparison Paper handout.

HOMEWORK:
Read your non-fiction book.