War and Civil Liberties

CONTENTS OF CURRICULUM UNIT 05.03.13

  1. Unit Guide
  1. Overview
  2. Rationale
  3. Objectives/Strategies
  4. Anticipatory Set
  5. Introductory Material
  6. World War II
  7. The Cold War
  8. Narrative
  9. Classroom Activities
  10. Day One
  11. Annotated Bibliography/Resources
  12. Appendix A
  13. Appendix B
  14. Appendix C
  15. Appendix D
  16. Appendix E
  17. Appendix H
  18. Standards
  19. Notes

Arthur Miller's History Lesson: The Crucible as a Link from the Past through McCarthyism to Present-Day Terrorism

Elouise E. White-Beck

Published September 2005

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Appendix H

Writing assignment comparing the text and the film

English 3 PSP NAME ______________________
The Crucible—Comparison/Contrast Essay

White-Beck

DIRECTIONS: Using your Video Viewing responses and any class notes you have, choose only ONE of the following items and write an essay comparing and/or contrasting the play script and the film.

1. Reread the character description of one of the major characters as written by Arthur Miller, then think about the portrayal of than character as you saw it on the
screen. Is the film true to the play? Explain why or why not using at least three specific examples. In your opinion, did the filmmaker make the right choice for this role? Explain why.
2. Compare the depictions of the scene in the woods; what did the film do that made it easier to understand?
3. Identify the theme of the play. Is this theme adequately realized in the film? Find the Crisis decision and explain how the film's portrayal succeeded or failed to create the same Climax as the play.

Comments:

Gina Dickson

November 4, 2014 at 11:17 am

Well Made Play Chart

Hi, Thanks for having this curriculum available. I am starting The Crucible with my junior class. I was unable to access the Well Made Play Chart. Can you email that to me? Thanks, Gina Dickson

Barbara Spiridon

December 2, 2014 at 9:44 pm

Well Made Play Chart

I also am starting The Crucible with my junior class.and I was unable to access the Well Made Play Chart. Can you email that to me?

Donna Leopard

August 17, 2018 at 10:54 am

copy of well made play

I am unable to get to this resource; could you please send that to me. Thanks Donna

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