The Crucible Warm-UP “The Crucible” Act I Homework WARM-UP: Using your summary from last night’s homework, write three questions you still have about the Salem Witch Trials. Essential Question: How does history shape literature? Student Objectives: Students will understand how a text is shaped by the historical context of a time period. Students will demonstrate knowledge of early American Literature including how two or more texts from the same period treat similar themes or topics. Students will understand how the structure of text impacts reader understanding. The Crucible Act I Tituba (40s) Parris (mid 40s) Abigail (17) Susanna (slightly younger than Abigail) Goody Putman (45) Thomas Putnam (near 50) Mercy Lewis (18) While we read, Mary Warren (17) keep track of the Betty Parris (10) John Proctor (mid 30s) characters on your Rebecca Nurse (72) graphic organizer! Giles Corey (83) Reverend John Hale (40) Setting Setting is the time and place of a literary work and, by extension, the cultural environment in which it occurs. 1. What is the setting of the first act of The Crucible? 2. What connections can you make between the setting and the mood it creates? 3. What connections can you make between the setting and the cultural environment of the Puritan community? Homework Read Act I, part II The Crucible Warm-Up “The Crucible” Act I continued Homework WARM-UP: Essential Question: Based on the reading thus far, define Abigail’s relationship to John Proctor. Student Objectives: How does history shape literature? Students will understand how a text is shaped by the historical context of a time period. Students will demonstrate knowledge of early American Literature including how two or more texts from the same period treat similar themes or topics. Students will understand how the structure of text impacts reader understanding. Reverend Parris What is the relationship between Betty, Abby, and Parris? What is Tituba’s relationship to the Parris family? What is his standing in the community? (What opinions are held of him?) What are Parris’s concerns in this act? What is your impression of him so far? Thomas and Ann Putnum What has happened in the past to Mrs. Putnum? Why do they suggest Betty has been bedeviled? What is your impression/opinion of the Putnum’s so far? Act I Witches? Abigail Mercy Putnam Mrs. Putnam Parris Mary Betty Proctor Read Act I, part 3 HOMEWORK The Crucible, Act 1 Warm-Up Act I Discussion Points Act II – John and Elizabeth Homework Unit Understanding: Warm-Up: Based solely on your reading of Act I, what motivates each of the following characters: Abigail • Parris • Goody Putnam • Putnam • Hale • Great literature provides key insights into challenges and dilemmas still faced today. Student Objectives: Students will make connections between texts and context. Students will analyze a text for complex ideas. Students will analyze and evaluate author’s effectiveness. Act I, conclusion Antagonist/Protagonist Who is the protagonist of the story? Who is the antagonist, so far? How would you describe her? Who is Rebecca Nurse? How would you characterize her? How does Tituba react when being questioned by Hale? What is the benefit in naming names? What does it achieve? Read Act II, part 1 HOMEWORK