Introduction to the Crucible

April 23, 2018

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.2
Determine two or more themes or central ideas of a text and analyze their development over the course of the text, including how they interact and build on one another to produce a complex account; provide an objective summary of the text.

EQ: Determine a central idea of The Crucible and analyze its development over the course of the text.

Starter:

Complete The Crucible Pre-Assessment

Be as honest as possible. 

Vocabulary: 

Word: Fear

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition: an unpleasant often strong emotion caused by anticipation or awareness of danger

Your Definition:

Activity: Use the word fear in a sentence.

I fear _________ because_________.  

Activity:

 1.  The Milgram Experiment

Read the beginning paragraphs introducing the experiment.
Also, read the aim and procedure in order to understand the two videos we will watch as a class. 

We are going to watch 2 different video clips.

One is from 1961 and one is from 2009.

How do the behaviors seen in this video relate to fear? to the history we just learned about? 

How might this relate to the Crucible?

In a reflective paragraph, describe your reaction to the experiment.

Consider the role of authority and how you might respond in a similar situation. 

2.  The Crucible Introduction

With the time remaining, read through the Introduction by Christopher Bigsby.

Consider Arthur Miller's purpose in writing the play.

Finish reading through pages VII-XXV for homework. 

3.   Introduction Discussion

Create one higher order thinking question based on ideas stated in the introduction.

Write it on one side of an index card, leaving the other side blank for answers.

You will use these cards for a quiz, quiz, trade.

Closure: 

What information do you already know about the Salem Witch Trials?