The Great Witch Hunt The Crucible Project As adapted from 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. IntroductionIntroduction | Task | Process | Resources | Evaluation | ConclusionTaskProcess Resources EvaluationConclusion

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. IntroductionIntroduction | Task | Process | Resources | Evaluation | ConclusionTaskProcess Resources Evaluation Conclusion

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 Arthur Miller | Joe McCarthy | The Crucible | Mass Hysteria | PuritanJoe McCarthy The Crucible Mass Hysteria Puritan Lifestyle Lifestyle | Salem Witch Trials | Home | Introduction | Task | Resources |Salem Witch Trials HomeIntroductionTaskResources EvaluationEvaluation | ConclusionConclusion

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 IntroductionIntroduction | Task | Process | Resources | Evaluation | ConclusionTaskProcess Resources Evaluation 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 IntroductionIntroduction | Task | Process | Resources | Evaluation | ConclusionTaskProcess Resources Evaluation 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 IntroductionIntroduction | Task | Process | Resources | Evaluation | ConclusionTaskProcess Resources EvaluationConclusion

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 IntroductionIntroduction | Task | Process | Resources | Evaluation | ConclusionTaskProcess Resources Evaluation Conclusion

PURITAN LIFESTYLE Beliefs Religion and religious convictions Governmental structure Culture and home life IntroductionIntroduction | Task | Process | Resources | Evaluation | ConclusionTaskProcess Resources Evaluation 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? IntroductionIntroduction | Task | Process | Resources | Evaluation | ConclusionTaskProcess Resources Evaluation 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 IntroductionIntroduction | Task | Process | Resources #2 | #3 | #4 | #5 | #6 | Evaluation | ConclusionTaskProcess Resources #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 EvaluationConclusion

RESOURCES #2 Biography, photographs, & other links Text of Executive Sessions Profile & quotes from those who knew McCarthy Online exhibit of life & legacy IntroductionIntroduction | Task | Process | Resources #1 | #3 | #4 | #5 | #6 Evaluation | ConclusionTaskProcess Resources #1 #3 #4 #5 #6 EvaluationConclusion

RESOURCE #3 Characters & themes Why Miller wrote The Crucible Summaries and analysis Interactive Trials Notes, cast, reviews, and images IntroductionIntroduction | Task | Process | Resources #1 | #2 | #4 | #5 | #6 Evaluation | ConclusionTaskProcess Resources #1 #2 #4 #5 #6 EvaluationConclusion

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 IntroductionIntroduction | Task | Process | Resources #1 | #2 | #3 | #5 | #6 Evaluation | ConclusionTaskProcess Resources #1 #2 #3 #5 #6 EvaluationConclusion

RESOURCE #5 Books and Publications on Puritans Mayflower, Puritans, Salem & its witches A Puritan's Mind English & American Puritanism Experience the Witch Trails IntroductionIntroduction | Task | Process | Resources #1 | #2 | # 3 | #4 | #6 | Evaluation | ConclusionTaskProcess Resources #1 #2 # 3 #4 #6 EvaluationConclusion

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 IntroductionIntroduction | Task | Process | Resources #1 | #2 | # 3 | #4 | #5 | Evaluation | ConclusionTaskProcess Resources #1 #2 # 3 #4 #5 EvaluationConclusion

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 CREATIVITY /5 NEATNESS /5 EFFORT /10 INDIVIDUAL PARTICIPATION /10 ADEQUATE INFORMATION /50 ATTENTION TO DETAILS /10 OVERALL PRESENTATION /10 TOTAL /100 RUBRIC FOR CRUCIBLE PROJECT

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 IntroductionIntroduction | Task | Process | Resources | Evaluation | ConclusionTaskProcess Resources EvaluationConclusion