Crucible Essay PrepYOU CAN DO IT!!!

Timeline of Events

1. General Questions2. Partner Reflection and RE-

vision3. Writing Time – application &

personal questions

Due Friday, October 5th

RE-visionProofreading should NOT be the sole means of revision of your writing.

RE-vision: seeing your paper in a whole new light…

Rubric will be the guiding focus for this RE-vision experience…let’s examine!

PartnershipsO Alex, LaurenO Austin, DavidO Ashley, Danielle

B.O Karlee, SaraO Taylor, SarahO Joe, BriannaO Julian G., MichaelO Emily G.,

ChristineO Matt S., Ethan

O Matt K., Nick P.O Aman, NihaalO James, TomO Peggy, JacksonO Emily M., BrockO Lucas, JohnnyO Brad, CarlyO Danielle R.,

VirginiaO Phil, Konrad

Step-by-Step AnalysisOSTEP ONE: Determine the argument

of the statementOSTEP TWO: Choose a side—will you

defend, refute, or qualify this argument? Think about this…choose wisely…

OSTEP THREE: Organize supportOSTEP FOUR: Explain/develop

how/why your support defends/refutes/qualifies the argument of the statement…in other words, write your paper

Coke is better than Pepsi.

1. Write one sentence that explains whether you agree or disagree with this statement.2. List three pieces of evidence to support your opinions.

Dogs are better pets than cats.1. Write one sentence that explains whether you agree or disagree with this statement.2. List three pieces of evidence to support your opinions.

“Heroes are made by the paths they choose, not the

powers they are graced with.”

1. Write one sentence that explains whether you agree or disagree with this statement.2. List three pieces of evidence to support your opinions.

“Passive acceptance of injustice may be the greatest evil of all.”

1. Write one sentence that explains whether you agree or disagree with this statement.2. List three pieces of evidence to support your opinions.

On your own…O In your own words, summarize the main

argument (idea) of the quote…O In at least TWO complete sentences,

explain whether or not you agree with this quote’s argument and WHY…

O Find and record THREE quotes from The Crucible that support your opinion of the prompt quote’s main idea…

O Explain each of your chosen quotes from the text…how/why does this portion of the play help to prove your opinions concerning the prompt quote?

PartnershipsO Alex, LaurenO Austin, DavidO Ashley, Danielle B.O Karlee, Sara D.O Taylor, Sarah E.O Joe, BriannaO Julian G., KatherineO Emily G., MichaelO Nate, ChristineO Philip, Ethan

O Matt K., KonradO Aman, Nick P.O Aman, KatieO James, NihaalO Peggy, TomO Nick M., JacksonO Emily M., Julian Z.O Lucas, BradO Danielle R., BrockO Matt S., JohnnyO Virginia, Carly

With your partner…O Compare your summaries of the quote…how

similar or different are they? Record any additional insight you garner from this conversation with your partner.

O Share with your partner your personal opinion of the quote…explain why you feel the way you do about the quote. What from your personal background/experience has driven you to this opinion?

O Share your Crucible quotes and explanations with your partner…how do these quotes help to support your personal opinions? Record any additional insight you garner from this conversation with your partner…including any additional supporting quotes.