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Grade Level:
11
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English 3 Crucible
Goal Summary:
Students will be able to discuss possible causes for the Salem Witch Trials of 1692.
Students will be able to discuss the themes of the few ruling the many and the dangers of group mentality and extremism.
Students will be able to explain the historical parallels between 1692 and the 1950's McCarthy era, along with author background and purpose in creating the play.
Students will be able to analyze literary analysis and persuasion.
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What caused the Salem Witch Trials of 1692?
How does collective fear affect groups or individuals?
What are the connections between the Salem Witch Trials, and more modern day 'witch hunts?'
Content Goals:
1. Students will be able to discuss at least 3 possible causes of the Salem Witch Trials of 1692, with evidence from multiple nonfiction texts to support the historical context of the play.
2. Students will be able to explain the characters and their relationships in the play "The Crucible."- Act 1
3. Students will be able to discuss how the situation and the political and religious influences of their day impacted the Puritans' choices in the witch trial events. Prereading
4. Act 2: Students will explain the types of conflict seen throughout the play between the many characters.
5. Act 3: Students will explain dramatic, situational, and verbal irony throughout the play with specific textual examples, both implicit and explicit.
6. Act 4: Students will analyze the elements of a tragic hero evident in John Proctor.

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