Unit 4: We the People: The Crucible
Duration of Days: 45
By reading grade-level appropriate passages and completing writing prompts, students will be able to meet the reading, writing and language standards covered in the unit.
Students will read The Crucible, text and stage directions as well author's notes
Students will annotate selections from the text to understand characterization, plot and themes
Students will discuss critical elements of the play
Students will draw historic comparisons and make connections between the Salem witch trials, the Red Scare of the 1950s and any current events that apply,
| Lesson # | Lesson Title | Duration of Days |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Background Information | 2 |
| 2 | First Read | 3 |
| 3 | Act 1 | 10 |
| 4 | Act 2 | 10 |
| 5 | Act 3 | 10 |
| 6 | Act 4 | 10 |