The Crucible
Argumentation
Junior Capstone
Gatsby
Mr. Loreti Facts
100

What strange activity leads many women in the play to be accused of witchcraft? 

Dancing in the woods at night.

100

What was one concern about increased enforcement one SEPTA fare evasion?

It would disproportionally effect lower-income people / neighborhoods. 

100

What is unique about the Junior Capstone compared to previous years?

Choosing your own topic and doing your own research.

100

What is Nick's relationship to Gatsby at the start of the Novel? 

They are just neighbors in West Egg.

100

What's my first name? 

Matt

200

Who do Betty and Abigail accuse when they are brought in for questioning? 

Tituba.

200

What is the fancy word for an appeal to someone's logic / reason?

Logos

200

What is a reliable method to see if a source is valid? 

Using lateral reading, learning about the source and it's potential biases, reading multiple sources on the topic. 
200

What is the name of Gatsby's shady associate? 

Meyer Wolfscheim 

200

Where did I go to college and what year did I graduate?

Oberlin College, Class of 2017

300

What does Giles Corey say while being crushed to death? 

"More weight!"

300

What is the fancy word for an appeal to someone's trust of authorities on a subject?

Ethos

300

What are some features of good informational slides?

Engaging visuals, clear headings, not too much text, legibility. 

300

Why does Jordan Baker say she doesn't need to be a good driver? 

Because it takes two bad drivers to have an accident.

300

Where am I from originally?

Cambridge, MA (I'll accept Boston...)

400

What are some major themes in the Crucible? 

Mass hysteria, rigid ideology, lying / honesty, preserving one's reputation. 

400

What is the fancy word for an appeal to someone's emotions?

Pathos

400

What is an Annotated Bibliography? 

Explains the importance and purpose of each of your sources. 

400

What is the difference in reputation between West Egg (Where Gatsby and Nick live) and East Egg (where Tom and Daisy live)?

West Egg = New Money, East Egg = Old Money

400

Where in Philly do I live? 

South Philly! 

500

Where and when is the story set?

Salem, MA in the 1600s.

500

What was one concern about the magnet schools system in Philadelphia?

Underinvestment in neighborhood schools. 

500

What are some criteria for a good research question? 

Not simple "yes or no," not overly subjective, not too large (beyond the scope of the presentation) or small (difficult to find relevant articles). 

500

What does the green light that Gatsby stares at from across the bay symbolize? 

His hopes and desires, the impossible dream of recreating the past and getting Daisy back

500

What is my fiancée's name and what does she do for work? 

Ava, housing lawyer.