Considering the Veracity of The Crucible
with Respect to the Actual Events
of Salem in 1692
Dr. Gingrich, Cambridge High School
AP Lang and Comp Fall 2016
25 Points Formative
Complete Notes on the Following (individually, partners, max of threes)
1. Read the web sites below. Write down notes on the trials. Then do parts 2 and 3 from the notes.
2. Write down at least three events that were included in The Crucible correctly.
3. Write down at least three events that were either excluded from the play or that Miller changed in the writing of the play.
4. In an essay, Miller claims that one of his main themes was “the danger of handing over conscience to another.” What do you think he means by this theme and how does it affect the play? Why is this a significant danger in our times? (200 words)
5. Post your writing to google classroom. Save as a microsoft document and post it google classroom. Have everyone in your group's name on the published document.
2. Write down at least three events that were included in The Crucible correctly.
3. Write down at least three events that were either excluded from the play or that Miller changed in the writing of the play.
4. In an essay, Miller claims that one of his main themes was “the danger of handing over conscience to another.” What do you think he means by this theme and how does it affect the play? Why is this a significant danger in our times? (200 words)
5. Post your writing to google classroom. Save as a microsoft document and post it google classroom. Have everyone in your group's name on the published document.
Use the Web Pages Below to Research the Topic
Legal Projects and Trials
Salem Witch Trial Museum
Salem Witch Hunt National Geographic
Salem Witch Trials from History Channel
Hawthorne in Salem
Salem Witch Trial Museum
Salem Witch Hunt National Geographic
Salem Witch Trials from History Channel
Hawthorne in Salem