Before we get started with the play, there are some things you should know about how a play is formatted.  In your notebook, titled Drama Terms, copy the information you'll find on this link.

The characters in the play, 12 Angry Men, are not identified by name; instead, they all have numbers.  The playwright, Reginald Rose, had a reason for doing this; we'll discuss that when we finish reading the play.  However, when reading the play, it is easy to get the characters confused because they don't have names.  In your notebook, using this chart (link), look at the character descriptions (link), and think about who these characters remind you of .  Doing this will help you mentally imagine each character as you read the script.

I will not be in my classroom after school today because it is Early Out and I have meetings.  However, I will be in my classroom tomorrow until 3:15 for those of you wishing to have some extra help with revising your expository essays.