The Great Witch Hunt
The Crucible Project
As adapted from
http://www.lakecentral.k12.in.us/
Introduction | Task | Process | Resources | Evaluation | Conclusion
INTRODUCTION
You are about to embark on a journey enriched with
history, religion, mystery, and hysteria. Through
Puritanism, Salem and its Witch Trials, and the
irresponsible actions of Senator Joseph McCarthy, we
will discover the world of playwright Arthur Miller
and his creation of The Crucible. In groups, you will
research one of the related topics. By the end of your
research, your journey will be complete and your
knowledge fulfilled.
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TASK
Student groups are to create one of the following:
A PowerPoint Presentation
A Movie Using Movie Maker
A Prezi
Use the process page to determine what is required
for each topic.
Use the resource page to find information for your
topic.
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PROCESS
Once in groups, students must choose a
topic.
Divide up the tasks/assignments within the
group.
Create a presentation for the class.
Click on each page to learn what each topic
is about.
Arthur Miller | Joe McCarthy | The Crucible | Mass Hysteria | Puritan
Lifestyle | Salem Witch Trials | Home | Introduction | Task | Resources |
Evaluation | Conclusion
ARTHUR MILLER
Biographical information (birth/origin/family)
Time period he grew up in/worked in and
how this influenced his work.
Education
Major works completed and awards
Themes often written about and why
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Conclusion
JOE MCCARTHY
Biographical information
Work in Congress
Involvement with “The Red Hunt”
“McCarthyism” and the creation of “The
List”
Effect he and his work had on various media
and organizations
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Conclusion
THE CRUCIBLE
Brief synopsis of play as a whole or by acts
Character analysis
Various themes
Allegorical relationship with McCarthyism
Example of historical fiction
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MASS HYSTERIA
What is it and some examples
How it spreads in small and in large
communities
Explain how Joe McCarthy help cause this
during his stay in congress
Other and modern examples of mass hysteria
How can it be prevented
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Conclusion
PURITAN LIFESTYLE
Beliefs
Religion and religious convictions
Governmental structure
Culture and home life
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Conclusion
SALEM WITCH TRIALS
What was it and who was involved?
When did it happen?/timeline
How was this able to happen?
Modern day examples of witch hunts
Why does Arthur Miller choose this topic for
the subject of his play The Crucible?
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Conclusion
RESOURCES #1
Life of Arthur Miller
Overview of Miller's career
Background info and links to the famous
playwright
Why Miller wrote The Crucible
Education and teaching of Miller
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Evaluation | Conclusion
RESOURCES #2
Biography, photographs, & other links
Text of Executive Sessions
Profile & quotes from those who knew McCarthy
Online exhibit of life & legacy
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RESOURCE #3
Characters & themes
Why Miller wrote The Crucible
Summaries and analysis
Interactive Trials
Notes, cast, reviews, and images
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Evaluation | Conclusion
RESOURCE #4
What is Mass Hysteria & other links
References to Hysteria & External Links
Dynamics & the role of the media
Feel the Hysteria for yourself: Interactive Witch
Trials
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RESOURCE #5
Books and Publications on Puritans
Mayflower, Puritans, Salem & its witches
A Puritan's Mind
English & American Puritanism
Experience the Witch Trails
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RESOURCE #6
Documents & Archival collections
Story & people behind the witch trials
Various information & sources
Salem Witch Museum
Salem sites & attractions
Experience the Witch Trials first hand
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EVALUATION
The group will also be graded on citation of
sources.
Each project will be carefully checked for plagiarism.
Each project will contain a title page and a works cited
page.
Power point and Prezi presentations must have no fewer
than 15 informational slides, not including the title page
and works cited page.
Movie Maker projects must be no less than 3 minutes and
no more than 5.
Any evidence of plagiarism will result in a failing grade.
EVALUATION
You are expected to take the information that you
find and make it your own. Don’t simply copy and
paste information into your presentation.
Even if you paraphrase the information; however,
it MUST be cited.
If you do not understand a word’s meaning,
assume that the class will not understand it either,
and if you cannot pronounce the word-DON’T
USE IT!
You are teaching the class. Speak so that everyone
can hear and understand you.
EVALUATION continued
RUBRIC FOR CRUCIBLE PROJECT
CREATIVITY
NEATNESS
EFFORT
INDIVIDUAL PARTICIPATION
ADEQUATE INFORMATION
ATTENTION TO DETAILS
OVERALL PRESENTATION
TOTAL
/5
/5
/10
/10
/50
/10
/10
/100
CONCLUSION
As a class we are now experts! Experts on Salem and
Puritan lifestyle, witchcraft and treachery, politics and
scandal. We are NOW ready to read and discover the
play by Arthur Miller…
THE CRUCIBLE
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