"The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street" and Mob Mentality

In class we are reading the teleplay "The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street" as a Reader's Theater play. The script is based on a 1960 episode of the television show, "The Twilight Zone." Things are not always as they seem!

Reflect on our discussion about "mob mentality." Why do people behave differently in groups than when they are alone? How does the teleplay illustrate the concept of "mob mentality?"

Answer both questions in the form of a short essay. You should include three paragraphs. Be sure to quote examples from the story, citing page numbers. You may also cite other sources as well.

Sorry everyone, I was not able to find a link for the full episode. Listen to the audio version below:

You may watch the episode using the link below.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbJ01zZCsK4

The link below is Rod Serling's final narration of the episode:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kT4N6QqGsSI

Keep Up the Good Work!

Class, you all did a wonderful job commenting on the first post. Later this week you will have a new topic to write about. As a reminder: Be sure to always include the page number from the book or cite another source to back up your claims. Also, double check your writing mechanics, usage, spelling, etc. before you click publish.

Lastly, please avoid "chatting" here. This is not the place for "lol" and "I know, right." We will use academic language and serious commentary only to practice using our best writing. Please use other social media forums for "chatting." However, feel free to continue adding your thoughts and ideas on the last topic. For example, you could do some research to find out when the story was written, if it is based on a true story, more information about the author, etc.

Until next time, have fun blogging, Seventh Grade Eagles!

Three Skeleton Key Audio by Vincent Price

Below  is the link to the audio play of "Three Skeleton Key" by Vincent Price that we listened to in class. Since we only listened to part of it, you may want to hear the rest.

Assignment: Listen to the audio or reread the story in your textbook. Write a short review of this story, including your opinion, and publish it as  a comment to this post.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2rVgOKyRW88

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