The Crucible
Themes:
The Crucible, Arthur Miller’s classic literature novel, has the following theme(s):
http://www.litcharts.com/lit/the-crucible/themes
The Crucible, Arthur Miller’s classic literature novel, has the following theme(s):
- Puritanism vs. Individuality
Mob role, hysteria - The danger of ideology
- Reputation and integrity
- McCarthyism
http://www.litcharts.com/lit/the-crucible/themes
Tasks: This is the first 30 hours of a 60 hour class. There are 12 tasks assigned. Each task has an estimated amount of time assigned to it. Some will take less time to complete a task and some may need more; however, if you are going over the amount of time assigned to "complete a task," there is a problem and you need to speak to me about it. Reasonable accommodations may be allowed. It is recommended that you do these tasks in order (except for Task 11 which is worked on every Wednesday for SSR).
FIT/Grammar: Activities assigned on a daily basis.
Task 1: Pretest
Completion time - ½ hour
Please complete the pretest BEFORE attempting ANY assignments. Please relax this will only test what you know at this point in time. You are graded for doing it regardless of your score.
Task 2: Background 1
Completion time - 1 hour
Read
Life in Salem 1692
Write a one-paragraph summary on each of the following: Religion and Witchcraft, Economic and Social Divisions, Puritan children
Task 3: The Crucible
Completion time - 8 hours
Online text: Audio 1
For Video: see teacher: or Video
Complete the study guide.
Task 4: Essay
Completion time - 3 hours
Essay must be typed and submitted using Google Docs, unless you receive other instructions. You MUST DOUBLE-SPACE AND LEFT-JUSTIFY YOUR PAPER. You must complete the rubric handout and turn it in to have your essay graded. Essay must be at least 400 words and include examples from the book. Please note that the grading of your essay may take 24 hours or more. Please be sure to read the information about an Informative Essay before beginning your assignment. Make a copy of the essay rubric, complete, and submit with your essay.
Choose one (1) essay topic:
Write an informative essay on:
1. What is the difference between Personal and Societal responsibility.
2. Discuss how the following quote relates to the texts studied: “The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.” (http://www.brainyquote.com)
3. How do we make sense of our new world?
4. What are the dangers of conformity?
5. What is the danger in a mob mentality?
Informative essay:
Task 5: Exam
Completion time - 1 hour
Must achieve a 70% or greater to pass.
Task 6: Contemporary Fiction
Completion time - 9 hours
Read The Kite Runner. We have the text. You may wish to read along while listening to the audio.
rite a five-paragraph essay. Discuss how, much like the population of Salem, the main character’s unwillingness to speak up and take action defines the plot of the book.
You must increase your TABE score to receive credit for this section.
Task 7: Project (Choose 1)
Completion time - 3 hours
Additional tasks may be assigned at teacher discretion.
FIT/Grammar: Activities assigned on a daily basis.
Task 1: Pretest
Completion time - ½ hour
Please complete the pretest BEFORE attempting ANY assignments. Please relax this will only test what you know at this point in time. You are graded for doing it regardless of your score.
Task 2: Background 1
Completion time - 1 hour
Read
Life in Salem 1692
Write a one-paragraph summary on each of the following: Religion and Witchcraft, Economic and Social Divisions, Puritan children
Task 3: The Crucible
Completion time - 8 hours
Online text: Audio 1
For Video: see teacher: or Video
Complete the study guide.
Task 4: Essay
Completion time - 3 hours
Essay must be typed and submitted using Google Docs, unless you receive other instructions. You MUST DOUBLE-SPACE AND LEFT-JUSTIFY YOUR PAPER. You must complete the rubric handout and turn it in to have your essay graded. Essay must be at least 400 words and include examples from the book. Please note that the grading of your essay may take 24 hours or more. Please be sure to read the information about an Informative Essay before beginning your assignment. Make a copy of the essay rubric, complete, and submit with your essay.
Choose one (1) essay topic:
Write an informative essay on:
1. What is the difference between Personal and Societal responsibility.
2. Discuss how the following quote relates to the texts studied: “The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.” (http://www.brainyquote.com)
3. How do we make sense of our new world?
4. What are the dangers of conformity?
5. What is the danger in a mob mentality?
Informative essay:
- Paragraph 1: Introduction ending with a claim statement
- Paragraph 2, 3, 4,and more: In each paragraph focus on one point which supports your claim statement. Be sure to support your claim with specific examples from The Crucible.
- Last paragraph: Conclusion. A conclusion ties it all together and leaves your reader knowing that the essay is finished.
Task 5: Exam
Completion time - 1 hour
Must achieve a 70% or greater to pass.
Task 6: Contemporary Fiction
Completion time - 9 hours
Read The Kite Runner. We have the text. You may wish to read along while listening to the audio.
rite a five-paragraph essay. Discuss how, much like the population of Salem, the main character’s unwillingness to speak up and take action defines the plot of the book.
You must increase your TABE score to receive credit for this section.
Task 7: Project (Choose 1)
Completion time - 3 hours
- Prepare a presentation in which you discuss the themes from The Crucible across literature, film, art, and music.
- Prepare a presentation, using a different tool than the one used in the first presentation, in which you discuss political injustice across the pieces you have studied.
- Prepare a presentation on something that interests you with prior permission from your teacher.
Additional tasks may be assigned at teacher discretion.