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Mr. Martin--American Literature
Reading Act II
Objectives: Students will…
-Read, discuss, and analyze text of The Crucible through student-guided reading.
-Perform textual analysis through composition using examples and explanations in the
text.
What you will do: In your group, you will…
-Read Act II in The Crucible together as a group. How you read is completely up to
your group, you may read solo, you may perform a dramatic reading together, etc. The
only rule is that you cannot interrupt the other groups’ readings.
-Once complete, you will discuss and complete the questions for Act II using at least
one quote from The Crucible and an explanation of that quote in your answers.
This will be scored as two (2) Homework/Classwork scores and your class
participation for the week.
Group Members:
Group Roles:
Group Leader__________________- This student is in charge of student conduct and
ensuring all work is completed by the end of class. Must submit notes on student
conduct.
Reading Consultant __________________- This student is in charge of making sure
reading of The Crucible goes smoothly in class. Must submit notes on the reading
strategy used by the group and its effectiveness.
Group Recorder__________________- This student (who must have good
handwriting) is in charge of writing the final report on the character guide.
Quote Finder/Researcher __________________- This student is responsible for
finding quotes and outside research using their technology devices. Must submit a
statement about why the quotes and research citations were chosen.
Two points for each completed note page. (Stapled on back)
Act II Reading Guide
Group Member Names:
4 points for each response (Check Rubrics) (24 total points)
1.) For Page 191: How does John Proctor feel about his wife? What actions
reveal these feelings? If you were in Goody Proctor’s shoes, how would you
react? Why?
2.) For Page 194-5: Analyze the conversation between Elizabeth and John
Proctor. What character traits (qualities) do each show? Use evidence to prove.
John Proctor
Elizabeth Proctor
Trait:
Trait:
Evidence:
Evidence:
3.) For Page 196-197:
Which of these does Mary warren do first?
a. She tells Elizabeth her name was mentioned in the court.
b. She cries because Goody Osburn is going to hang.
c. She gives Elizabeth a poppet she made in court.
Which of these events happened last?
a. Mary became an “official of the court.”
b. The doctor could find no medical explanation to Betty’s illness.
c. Tituba said she saw the Devil with Sarah Good.
4.) p. 198 What is the difference between Proctor’s emotions in Act I and how he
is acting now? (Evidence needed for each) Why would his feelings change in Act
II?
5.) For page 202: What are some possible causes behind Abigail’s attack?
6.) For page 204: Looking at your character chart for John Proctor, what is
another trait that he shows in this part of the act? Show with evidence.
John Proctor
Trait:
Evidence:
10 points each response (Check Rubric): Answer on lined paper and staple
7.) Critic Sheila Huftel points out that Miller is not content with simply writing a dramatic
story about the Salem Wtich Trials but seems to find it “necessary to explain why these
things take place and how, in fact, people come to believe in witches.” Based on
evidence in the first two acts, how do people come to suspect others of being witches?
Is this fair evidence of suspicion? Discuss in 1-3 paragraphs.
8.) Puritan society pressured individuals to adhere to strict standards of conduct and
belief. To what extend do you think society expects you to conform today? Does it limit
you unfairly? Find an article that shows these restrictions and include it in your article.
Explain in 1-3 paragraphs.
Short Answer Rubric
4
3
2
1
Response has all
required pieces as
outlined by the
outcome for “3”.
Missing 1 of the
following:
Missing 2 of the
following:
Missing 3 of the
following:
Exceeds
Standard.
-Evidence from the text.
-Explanation of the
evidence
-Error in accuracy.
-Evidence from the text.
-Explanation of the
evidence
-Error in accuracy.
-Evidence from the text.
-Explanation of the
evidence
-Error in accuracy.
Meets standard.
Approaching
standard.
Does not meet
standard.
Long Response Rubric
10
Response has all
required pieces as
outlined by the
outcome for “7”.
Exceeds
Standard.
7
5
2
Missing 1 of the
following:
Missing 2-3 of the
following:
Missing 4+ of the
following:
-Evidence from the text.
-Explanation of the
evidence
-Error in accuracy.
-Organization issue.
-Evidence from the text.
-Explanation of the
evidence
-Error in accuracy.
-Organization issue.
-Evidence from the text.
-Explanation of the
evidence
-Error in accuracy.
-Organization issue.
Meets standard.
Approaching
standard.
Does not meet
standard.
NOTE: Not following directions or missing parts of question in response may
result in loss of points beyond “1” or “2” points.