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created by Mrs Macfadyen and Ms McGhee
Our Lady's High School, Motherwell
Introduction | The Task | The Process | Conclusion |
The class are going to be reading The Crucible by Arthur Miller. Before we start it will be useful to know some of the events that happened both in Salem in 1692 and in 1950s America.
Each group will research a small part of the background and then we will bring everything together.
Take notes and be ready to explain what you have discovered tot he rest of the class.
You will be working together as a group exploring the web sites listed below. Focus on those that are specific to your group.
Phase 1 - Background Information
These sites are important because they will provide basic information about the topic as a whole.
Phase 2 - Roles
Remember when taking notes or saving images to write down which website the information came from.
If you have looked at all of these websites, feel free to explore further on the internet. If you find any really useful sites, please share them with your teacher or Mrs Macfadyen.All about Salem:
- American history: the Colonial period
- Daily life in the colonies
- Punishment in the colonies
- Introduction to Salem
Can you find out:
Where is Salem?
What was life like in Salem in the 17th century?
What sort of people lived in Salem?All about the witch-hunts:
- The witches of Salem
- Salem witchcraft trials, 1692
- Map of witchcraft accusations
- Survey of Scottish witchcraft
Can you find out:
What started the witch-hunt?
Who was accused and who did the accusing?
What were the results of the trials?All about the Puritans:
Can you find out?
Who were the Puritans?
What did they believe in?
Why did they come to America?All about Arthur Miller:
Can you find out?
When did Arthur Miller live and die?
What were his political beliefs?
Why did he write the Crucible?
All about Communism:
Can you find out?
What do Communists believe in?
Where in the world was ruled by Communists?
Why was America afraid of Communism?All about McCarthyism:
Can you find out?
Who was Joseph McCarthy?
What did he think of Communism?
What steps did he take and what happened as a result?
Phase 3 - Reaching Consensus
Are there links between 17th century Salem and 1950s America? What do you think?
All of this information will be useful as we read The Crucible, and identify the themes running through the play.
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