1. Honors English Crucible Day 43
Reminders: Test tomorrow; book wiki must be uploaded by 7am on Friday
Quickwrite: We’ve spent the term reading nonfiction, but this play was a fictionalized account. What can drama or literature do that non-fiction cannot, and vice versa?
In groups—define: decisions, loyalty, and relationships—support definitions with examples from the text, share with the class.
Discuss thoughts/questions on “Tragedy and the Common Man”
Discuss: Choose one of the meanings of the word “crucible” and give an example of a crucible from history (not the play) or current events.
Review On-Demand essays:
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2. Assessment for The Crucible
Explain how one character or event in the play illustrates the definition of “crucible”. You must use support from the text.
How does the play conform to Aristotle’s definition of tragedy? In what ways is John Proctor a tragic hero?

3. Essay Test Format
Thesis: Answers question, previews Main Points (in an essay test, there is no need for an attention getter or background)
Body: Topic Sentences directly address Thesis, Support from the text is specific and cited (if using the text is allowed). (Asgedom 25).
Conclusion: Restates Thesis, concludes argument