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from Polson High School <a href="http://www.flatheadreservation.org/index.php/phs"> Michael L. Umphrey website</a> <h2 class="title">The Crucible recources A study of truth and justice</h2> By Michael L Umphrey <a href="http://artsedge.kennedy-center.org/content/3498/">http://artsedge.kennedy-center.org/content/3498/</a> <img src="http://www.flatheadreservation.org/images/phs/Abigail-John_thumb.jpg" width="450" height="300" /> Background: <a href="http://www.17thc.us/docs/fact-fiction.shtml" title="A note on the historical accuracy of the play">A note on the historical accuracy of the play</a> <a href="http://www.commentarymagazine.com/viewarticle.cfm/hysteria-in-four-acts-13663" title="A psychiatrist's explanation of hysteria">A psychiatrist’s explanation of hysteria</a> (scroll down for his discussion of the Salem Witch Trials) Study Guide Questions <a href="http://www.flatheadreservation.org/images/phs/crucible-study_guide.pdf">crucible-study_guide.pdf</a> <a href="http://www.flatheadreservation.org/images/phs/Crucible_Packet.pdf">Complete Packet of Worksheets</a> By the time we finish studying this play, you will be expected to turn in the following materials: <blockquote> A. A “conflicts” graphic organizer for Act One: <a href="http://www.flatheadreservation.org/images/phs/Crucible-act1-conflict.pdf">Crucible-act1-conflict.pdf</a> B. A “changing status” graphic organizer for Act Two: <a href="http://www.flatheadreservation.org/images/phs/Crucible-act4-status_changes.pdf">Crucible-act2-status_changes.pdf</a> C. A “motivation” chart for Act Three: <a href="http://www.flatheadreservation.org/images/phs/Crucible-act3-status.pdf">Crucible-act3-character.pdf</a> D. An “action/explanation” chart for Act Four<a href="http://www.flatheadreservation.org/images/phs/Crucible-act4-character.pdf">Crucible-act4-character.pdf</a></blockquote> <img src="http://www.flatheadreservation.org/images/phs/11315956_gal_thumb.jpg" width="450" height="342" /> In addition, you will need to write a 600-word essay about the play. Your essay should answer one of these questions: <blockquote>1. How does Proctor’s major dilemma change in the course of the play? 2. How does Reverend Hale change during the play? 3. Compare or contrast the role of Abigail Williams with that of Elizabeth Proctor. 4. Which three characters are most to blame for the injustice that takes place in Salem? 5. Discuss Elizabeth as a symbol of truth.</blockquote> <img src="http://www.flatheadreservation.org/images/phs/11321111_gal_thumb.jpg" width="450" height="342" /> In addition to the essay itself, you will need to turn in: <blockquote>A. A completed “plot to theme” worksheet: <a href="http://www.flatheadreservation.org/images/phs/From_Plot_to_Theme-story_analysis.pdf">http://www.flatheadreservation.org/images/phs/From_Plot_to_Theme-story_analysis.pdf</a> Here’s a sample worksheet that I filled out: <a href="http://www.flatheadreservation.org/images/phs/Notes_and_analysis_of_Crucible-truth_and_lies.pdf">http://www.flatheadreservation.org/images/phs/Notes_and_analysis_of_Crucible-truth_and_lies.pdf</a> B. A thesis/outline worksheet: <a href="http://www.flatheadreservation.org/images/phs/thesis-worksheet.pdf">http://www.flatheadreservation.org/images/phs/thesis-worksheet.pdf</a></blockquote> <img src="http://www.flatheadreservation.org/images/phs/jail-wagon_thumb.jpg" width="450" height="300" /> <img src="http://www.flatheadreservation.org/images/phs/judge_thumb.jpg" width="450" height="300" /> <a href="http://www.flatheadreservation.org/images/phs/Crucible_-_characters.pdf">List of Characters</a> <a href="http://www.flatheadreservation.org/images/phs/Crucible-act4-status_changes.pdf">Crucible-act4-status_changes.pdf</a> <a href="http://www.flatheadreservation.org/images/phs/Crucible-act4-character.pdf">Crucible-act4-character.pdf</a> <a href="http://www.flatheadreservation.org/images/phs/Crucible-act3-status.pdf">Crucible-act3-status.pdf</a> Writing About The Play <a href="http://www.flatheadreservation.org/images/phs/Notes_and_analysis_of_Crucible-truth_and_lies.pdf" title="Plot to Theme worksheet">Plot to Theme worksheet</a>: A Journey Toward Truth: John Proctor’s Choices in The Crucible <a href="http://www.flatheadreservation.org/images/phs/From_Plot_to_Theme-story_analysis.pdf" title="Story Analysis Worksheet">Story Analysis Worksheet</a> <a href="http://www.flatheadreservation.org/index.php/phs/the_crucible_essay_topics/" title="Essay topics for The Crucible”>Essay topics for The Crucible</a> <a href="http://www.flatheadreservation.org/index.php/phs/the_crucible1/">The Crucible recources</a> sent from Michael L. Umphrey's website