Introduction Task Process Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Resources Assessment Conclusion Credits Teacher page THE CRUCIBLE The purpose of this webquest is to give students an opportunity to construct a basic understanding of the procedures surrounding the Salem Witch Trials prior to reading The Crucible by Arthur Miller. This webquest will be used as a lesson for English classes and targeted toward high school students. By Stacy Perryman

Introduction Task Process Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Resources Assessment Conclusion Credits Teacher page GUILTY OR INNOCENT? WITCH ONE? From June through September of 1692, nineteen men and women, all having been convicted of witchcraft, were carted to Gallows Hill, a barren slope near Salem Village, for hanging. Another man of over eighty years was pressed to death under heavy stones for refusing to submit to a trial on witchcraft charges. Hundreds of others faced accusations of witchcraft. Dozens languished in jail for months without trials. Then, almost as soon as it had begun, the hysteria that swept through Puritan Massachusetts ended. Using Arthur Miller's play "The Crucible," the students will explore the life of someone during this time period. Students will prepare to assume the role of a person during this time period and participate in a trial to determine the guilt or innocence of one of the accused. INTRODUCTION

Introduction Task Process Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Resources Assessment Conclusion Credits Teacher page TASK You will assume the role of a character in The Crucible. This task involves investigating and gathering information of your job description. In order to fully understand this time period you must research the background of the Salem Witch Trials. You will be placed in groups of 4 or 5 students. Once you have established your roles, it is time to prepare for court. You are to pick from: an accused witch, a judge, a lawyer, or a family member of the accused. Finally your group will conduct a mock trial to determine the verdict of guilt or innocence! Leave the jury with no doubt in their mind that the verdict they chose was the correct one!

Introduction Task Process Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Resources Assessment Conclusion Credits Teacher page PROCESS (Page 1) Now that you picked a role from this time period, it is time to get started. Here is what you need to do now that you are in your groups: 1.Research a career choice according to your role and complete the career chart. 2.Visit the links to learn about your role in reference to the Puritan lifestyle 3.Complete the questions on Puritan living and prepare for your mock trial 4.Get with your group and prepare for trial.

Introduction Task Process Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Resources Assessment Conclusion Credits Teacher page PROCESS (Page 2) Job Description: Experience: Education and/or Training Tasks (list at least 5) Important Abilities Important Skills How will you need to use the above qualities to do your job well for this case against the witches? Research a career using one of the following sites: Fill in the information on the Career chart seen below. A hard copy of this worksheet has been given to each member of your group.

Introduction Task Process Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Resources Assessment Conclusion Credits Teacher page PROCESS (Page 3) Visit the following links and learn about what your life was back in Be sure to go on trial and gain experience as either a lawyer, judge, accused witch or a family member. This could be useful for your performance in your OWN trial! witch-trials witch-trials eopardy%5B1%5D.htm eopardy%5B1%5D.htm Now that you have viewed the slides, answer the following questions: 1) What was the primary influence in a Puritan's life? 2) In which way did the Puritans live? Describe their lifestyle. 3) What were the jobs like during this time? 4) What were some of the problems afflicting people living in Salem? 5) What was it like to be a family member of one of the accused?

Introduction Task Process Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Resources Assessment Conclusion Credits Teacher page PROCESS (Page 4) No matter what role you play in these trials, it is time to perform. Get in your groups and get ready for your mock trial. The rest of the class will serve as your jury. Leave it all out in the courtroom. Be sure to keep the following questions in mind: 1. What was the most common offense that the witches were accused of? 2. What did most of the witches do in the cases? 3. What was said about the Devil in most of the cases? 4. Where did most of the “accusers” live? 5. Where did most of the “accused” live? 6. What was the role of Ipswich Road?

Introduction Task Process Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Resources Assessment Conclusion Credits Teacher page RESOURCES The following sites are career links. They include information related to specific careers and resources for assistance. They also have links to other agencies. The following sites will be used to learn historical facts about the Salem Witch Trials. They include a mock witch trial along with informative facts about the Puritan lifestyles witch-trials witch-trials esjeopardy%5B1%5D.htm esjeopardy%5B1%5D.htm

Introduction Task Process Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Resources Assessment Conclusion Credits Teacher page ASSESSMENT CATEGORY4321 RolePoint-of-view, arguments, and solutions proposed were consistently in character. Point-of-view, arguments, and solutions proposed were often in character. Point-of-view, arguments, and solutions proposed were sometimes in character. Point-of-view, arguments, and solutions proposed were rarely in character. Historical AccuracyAll historical information appeared to be accurate and in chronological order. Almost all historical information appeared to be accurate and in chronological order. Most of the historical information was accurate and in chronological order. Very little of the historical information was accurate and/or in chronological order. Knowledge GainedCan clearly explain several ways in which his character \"saw\" things differently than other characters and can clearly explain why. Can clearly explain several ways in which his character \"saw\" things differently than other characters. Can clearly explain one way in which his character \"saw\" things differently than other characters. Cannot explain one way in which his character \"saw\" things differently than other characters. Required ElementsStudent included more information than was required. Student included all information that was required. Student included most information that was required. Student included less information than was required. Teacher Name: Ms. Perryman Student Name: ________________________________________

Introduction Task Process Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Resources Assessment Conclusion Credits Teacher page CONCLUSION Congratulations! You completed this task. After performing a mock trial, did you get the verdict you wanted? You should have a better understanding of the roles played in the hysteria of the Salem Witch Trials during Now with that information, prepare an appeal to vindicate the accused or retry to indict. What outcome will you get now?

Introduction Task Process Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Resources Assessment Conclusion Credits Teacher page CREDITS Permissions We all benefit by being generous with our work. Permission is granted for others to use and modify this WebQuest for educational, non-commercial purposes as long as the original authorship is credited. The modified WebQuest may be shared only under the same conditions. See the Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial Share-Alike license for details.Attribution Non-Commercial Share-Alike Sources: trials trials rdy%5B1%5D.htm rdy%5B1%5D.htm

Introduction Learners Standards Procedures Resources Students’ Page Teacher’s Page Introduction This webquest was created in conjunction with the teaching of Arthur Miller’s The Crucible. This webquest is a cooperative learning assignment and will work best with high school aged students.

Introduction Learners Standards Procedures Resources Students’ Page Teacher’s Page Learners Grade Level: The intended audience of this webquest consists of 9 th or 10 th graders. OBJECTIVES: Select career and research job descriptions Complete career worksheet Research the history and lifestyle of the Puritans and answer questions Prepare for a mock trial with direct focus on your role (job) Perform mock trial Evaluate group performance

Introduction Learners Standards Procedures Resources Students’ Page Teacher’s Page Standards Pennsylvania State Standards 1.1 Learning to Read Independently Apply Comprehension & Interpretation Skills 1.2 Reading Critically in All Content Areas Draw Inferences Distinguish Fact from Fiction Examine Analysis & Evaluation 1.4 Types of Writing Analyze & Create Informational Analyze & Create Persuasive 1.6 Speaking & Listening Listen to Others Contribute to Discussions Participate in Group Presentations 1.8 Research Locate Information Organize Main Ideas Summarize Main Ideas Present Main Ideas

Introduction Learners Standards Procedures Resources Students’ Page Teacher’s Page Procedures Procedures: Introduce The Crucible by Arthur Miller Students research careers and complete a job description chart Students are divided into groups of 4 or 5 students Students view the Webquest Students prepare and present a mock trial Additional component: Students can retry or appeal the court decision by submitting a written explanation as to why there should be a second trial Assessments: Students will be graded according to the Evaluation Rubric (located on student page)located on student page Modifications (Special Needs Inclusion) : Extended time One-on-One Assistance Adapted Assignment

Introduction Learners Standards Procedures Resources Students’ Page Teacher’s Page Resources Materials: Access to computer lab classroom Book, The Crucible, by Arthur Miller Arts & craft supplies (props for trial) Career (Job Description) chart (Process Page 2)Process Page 2 The Crucible Webquest Rubric (Assessment)Assessment Sources: Rubistar was used to create the rubric (