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:
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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?
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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
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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.
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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