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Common Core RL.11-12.2 resources for SMART Notebook

Death of a Salesman SmartBoard Discussion Notes

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These colorful SmartBoard discussion notes for Death of a Salesman cover everything from plot and characterization to in-depth looks at the set design and other production aspects of this ground-breaking American work. Along the way, the character of Ben, the contrast between Happy and Biff, and a discussion of Miller’s essay “Tragedy and the Common Man” provide jumping-off points for verbal and written responses.

Subjects:

Drama, Literature, Writing

Grades:

10th - 12th, Higher Education

Types:

Lectures, Interactive Whiteboard

CCSS:

RL.11-12.2

, RL.11-12.5

, RL.11-12.10

The Crucible SmartBoard Discussion Notes

Created by

Scott Johnson

Arthur Miller’s The Crucible is a complex and powerful work with many characters and ideas. These SmartBoard notes help students understand the play in many ways: • Ensuring basic plot and character understanding • Adding relevant cultural context to the time of the Puritans • Challenging students to make inferences • Encouraging students to use text to support their ideas On many slides, a key question, whether plot point, character motivation, or thematic inquiry, is posed, and a quote fro

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Close Reading, Literature

Grades:

10th - 12th

Types:

Interactive Whiteboard, Literature Circles

CCSS: