Themes
The Crucible, Arthur Miller’s classic literature novel, has the following theme(s):
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Task 1: Pretest time to complete task - ½ hour
Please complete the pretest BEFORE attempting ANY assignments. Please relax this will only test what you know at this point in time. You are
graded for doing it regardless of your score.
Task 2: Background 1 time to complete task - 1 hour
Watch Life in Salem 1692
Write 1 paragraph on each of the following: Religion and Witchcraft, Economic and Social Divisions, Puritan children
Task 3: Background 2 time to complete task - 1 hour
Watch the following video: The Story . Write a one paragraph summary of the video.
Task 4: The Crucible time to complete task - 12 hours
online text Audio 1
For Video: see teacher: or Video
Complete the study guide.
Task 5: Themes in modern non-fiction time to complete task - 2 hours
Read the following articles:
Tule Lake
“Mixed bag” for Muslims since 9/11
McCarthyism
The first amendment to the US Constitution: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free
exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the
government for a redress of grievances.
Write a three paragraph essay in which you discuss how the rights of people discussed in the articles were violated.
Task 6: Essay time to complete task - 3 hours
Essay must be typed and submitted using Google Docs, unless you receive other instructions. You MUST DOUBLE-SPACE AND LEFT-JUSTIFY
YOUR PAPER. You must complete the rubric handout and turn it in to have your essay graded. Essay must be at least 400 words and include
examples from the book. Please note that the grading of your essay may take 24 hours or more. Please be sure to read the information
about an Informative Essay before beginning your assignment.
Write an argumentative essay on: choose 1:
1. What is the difference between Personal and Societal responsibility.
2. Discuss how the following quote relates to the texts studied: “The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do
nothing.” http://www.brainyquote.com
3. How do we make sense of our new world?
4. What are the dangers of conformity?
5. What is the danger in a mob mentality?
Argumentative essay:
Task 7: Music and Literature time to complete task - 1 hour
Many contemporary songs are inspired by literature and share common ideas and themes. Pick a song or songs from the list below, which
share common ideas or themes from The Crucible. Write 1 ABC paragraph explaining how the The Crucible and your selected song share a
theme or idea. See Music and Literature Assignment.
List of songs for The Crucible:
Task 8: Art and Literature time to complete task - 1 hour
Go to: HerBlock! Study the second carton entitled, “New Broom.” Think about Arthur Miller’s, The Crucible. Finally, think about the
meaning of the term “witch hunt.” How do these three things fit together. Write one paragraph explaining your answer.
Task 9: Exam time to complete task - 1 hour
Must achieve a 70% or greater to pass.
Task 10: FIT/Grammar
Activities assigned on a daily basis.
Task 11: Contemporary Fiction time to complete task - 10 hours
Read The Kite Runner. 5 paragraph essay. Discuss how, much like the population of Salem, the main character’s unwillingness to speak up
and take action defines the plot of the book.
You must increase your TABE score to receive credit for this section.
Task 12: Projects time to complete task - 6 hours
First Presentation: Prepare a presentation in which you discuss the themes from The Crucible across literature, film, art, and music.
Second Presentation: Prepare a presentation, using a different tool than the one used in the first presentation, in which you discuss
political injustice across the pieces you have studied.
The Crucible, Arthur Miller’s classic literature novel, has the following theme(s):
- Puritanism vs. Individuality
- Mob role, hysteria
- The danger of ideology
- Reputation and integrity
- McCarthyism
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Task 1: Pretest time to complete task - ½ hour
Please complete the pretest BEFORE attempting ANY assignments. Please relax this will only test what you know at this point in time. You are
graded for doing it regardless of your score.
Task 2: Background 1 time to complete task - 1 hour
Watch Life in Salem 1692
Write 1 paragraph on each of the following: Religion and Witchcraft, Economic and Social Divisions, Puritan children
Task 3: Background 2 time to complete task - 1 hour
Watch the following video: The Story . Write a one paragraph summary of the video.
Task 4: The Crucible time to complete task - 12 hours
online text Audio 1
For Video: see teacher: or Video
Complete the study guide.
Task 5: Themes in modern non-fiction time to complete task - 2 hours
Read the following articles:
Tule Lake
“Mixed bag” for Muslims since 9/11
McCarthyism
The first amendment to the US Constitution: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free
exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the
government for a redress of grievances.
Write a three paragraph essay in which you discuss how the rights of people discussed in the articles were violated.
Task 6: Essay time to complete task - 3 hours
Essay must be typed and submitted using Google Docs, unless you receive other instructions. You MUST DOUBLE-SPACE AND LEFT-JUSTIFY
YOUR PAPER. You must complete the rubric handout and turn it in to have your essay graded. Essay must be at least 400 words and include
examples from the book. Please note that the grading of your essay may take 24 hours or more. Please be sure to read the information
about an Informative Essay before beginning your assignment.
Write an argumentative essay on: choose 1:
1. What is the difference between Personal and Societal responsibility.
2. Discuss how the following quote relates to the texts studied: “The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do
nothing.” http://www.brainyquote.com
3. How do we make sense of our new world?
4. What are the dangers of conformity?
5. What is the danger in a mob mentality?
Argumentative essay:
- Take a firm stand on your position. Make a claim statement.
- Paragraph 1: Introduction ending with a claim statement
- Paragraph 2, 3, 4,and more: In each paragraph focus on one point which supports your claim statement. Be sure to support your claim with specific examples from The Crucible.
- Last paragraph: Conclusion. A conclusion ties it all together and leaves your reader knowing that the essay is finished.
Task 7: Music and Literature time to complete task - 1 hour
Many contemporary songs are inspired by literature and share common ideas and themes. Pick a song or songs from the list below, which
share common ideas or themes from The Crucible. Write 1 ABC paragraph explaining how the The Crucible and your selected song share a
theme or idea. See Music and Literature Assignment.
List of songs for The Crucible:
- “Witchy Woman” sung by Eagles
- “Witch Hunt” by Rush
- “We Didn’t Start the Fire” by Billy Joel
- “What is Truth” by Johnny Cash
Task 8: Art and Literature time to complete task - 1 hour
Go to: HerBlock! Study the second carton entitled, “New Broom.” Think about Arthur Miller’s, The Crucible. Finally, think about the
meaning of the term “witch hunt.” How do these three things fit together. Write one paragraph explaining your answer.
Task 9: Exam time to complete task - 1 hour
Must achieve a 70% or greater to pass.
Task 10: FIT/Grammar
Activities assigned on a daily basis.
Task 11: Contemporary Fiction time to complete task - 10 hours
Read The Kite Runner. 5 paragraph essay. Discuss how, much like the population of Salem, the main character’s unwillingness to speak up
and take action defines the plot of the book.
You must increase your TABE score to receive credit for this section.
Task 12: Projects time to complete task - 6 hours
First Presentation: Prepare a presentation in which you discuss the themes from The Crucible across literature, film, art, and music.
Second Presentation: Prepare a presentation, using a different tool than the one used in the first presentation, in which you discuss
political injustice across the pieces you have studied.