Crucible Bellringer #1 8/9/13
1. Look at the picture below. What inferences can
you make about the Puritans? List at least two
inferences.
Today’s Target: I can describe the historical context of
17th century.
Crucible Bellringer #2 8/12/13
1. List two facts you learned about the Puritans
from Friday’s notes.
2. List two facts you learned about the Salem
Witch Trials from Friday’s notes.
Today’s Target: I can describe the historical
context of 17th century.
The Crucible Bellringer # 3
8-13-13
Directions: Use your notes over the Salem Witch
Trials video to help you complete the questions
below.
1. What event started the suspicion that there were
witches in Salem?
2. With what type of evidence were witches
convicted?
3. What is the only way to avoid execution? Why is
this ironic?
Today’s Target: I can describe the historical context
of the 17th century.
The Crucible Bellringer # 4
8-14-13
1. Think about the social media discussion we had
yesterday, and think about the history of the
Salem Witch Trials. Explain what you think these
two things have in common. In what ways are
they similar?
Today’s Target: I can describe the historical context
of the 17th century.
The Crucible Bellringer #5
8-15-13
Directions: Use your notes from yesterday to help
you answer these questions.
1. Who is the author (playwright) of The Crucible?
2. What was the author’s purpose in writing The
Crucible?
Today’s Target: I can compare and contrast what is
directly stated in a text according to its implied
or inferred meaning.
The Crucible Bellringer #6
8-16-13
Directions: Use your character chart notes and your
understanding of what we read yesterday to answer these
questions.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Who is the protagonist of the play?
Who is the antagonist of the play?
What is Reverend Parris upset at the beginning of the play?
TRUE or FALSE: Abigail believes Betty is witched at this
point in the play.
Today’s Target: I can compare and contrast what is directly
stated in a text according to its implied or inferred
meaning.
The Crucible Bellringer #7
8-19-13
Directions: Use your understanding of what we read Friday to
answer these questions.
1. In what ways does Abigail try to get John Proctor back in
Act I?
2. What does the lengthy fight the adults have demonstrate
about the town of Salem?
3. Give an example of something Rebecca Nurse said in Act I
that demonstrates that she is the voice of reason.
Today’s Target: I can compare and contrast what is directly
stated in a text according to its implied or inferred
meaning.
The Crucible Bellringer #8
8-20-13
Directions: Use your understanding of what we read
yesterday to answer these questions.
1. Why do you think Abigail accuses Tituba of
witchcraft?
2. At the end of the act, why do you think Abigail
now claims witchcraft is real? What is her motive?
Today’s Target: I can compare and contrast what is
directly stated in a text according to its implied
or inferred meaning.