After students take the quiz, we discuss what the questions reveal about the Puritan way of life. My hook for this unit is a fun “How Puritan Are You?” magazine-style personality quiz that helps students learn about Puritan values and practices. In my previous post, I emphasized the need for teaching historical, cultural, and political context, so check that out to learn more about why it’s so crucial to invest time in this before reading. Analyzing the impact of word choice: .11-12.4.Analyzing the development of theme and author’s purpose: .11-12.2 and .11-12.6.Citing textual evidence to support analysis: .11-12.1.
Here are the Common Core standards I prioritize while teaching this text: “The Crucible” is a text rich for analysis, and you can teach just about any skill or standard with it. I’m hoping that a glimpse into my planning process helps you make this text more engaging and accessible for your students. Year after year, this unit has been a favorite for me and my students. I love teaching “The Crucible” now, but I actually hated the play in high school. Welcome to my second post in my series on teaching Arthur Miller’s drama, “The Crucible.” In my first post, I offer my top 5 tips on teaching the play, and in this one, I’m mapping out my entire unit, from pre-reading to assessment.
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