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Day 3 Context: This lesson would be taught during the study of the play The Crucible, by Arthur Miller. This lesson is appropriate for students in a high school junior English class. The students in this class come from a suburban environment, and are of mixed gender, race, and include persons with disabilities.

Objective: This is a teacher guided lesson that explores the play //The Crucible// by Arthur Miller, also working on reading and listening skills.

Pass Objectives: This lesson meets Reading/Literature Standard 2, objective 2, A; Standard 3, objective 2, B and C; Oral Language/Listening and Speaking Standard 1, all objectives; and Standard 2, objective 1 for 11th Grade language arts. []

__ Procedure __ “As you will learn, in the play //The Crucible//, religion is very important to the townspeople of Salem. The play depicts devout Christians as the pillars of society, snubbing the other village members who may be less strict about their religious practices. Is there more than one way to be a Christian or to be a devout follower of a given religion?” Afterwards I ask for volunteers to share and try to get at least a 5 minute discussion going about the journal prompt.
 * Introduction: ** I begin by asking the class to take out their journal and a pencil and give them ten minutes to write on the journal prompt:
 * Guided Practice: ** I will ask them to take out their English III book and turn to page - to begin reading Act I of //The Crucible//. I will ask for volunteers from the class to read one of the characters roles in Act I. If no one volunteers, assign character roles from the role sheet or give 5 extra credit points for those who read. Make sure to assign somebody to the narrator or stage directions, unless you are prepared to read them yourself. Plan to complete Act I by the end of the 50 minute class.

Modification: If there are students with vision impairments, dyslexia, or reading related learning disabilities, a dramatic reading of the play on tape can be used and sent home with students who are absent from class during readings, or would like to come in during overtime to study the play.

Remind them that if they have not yet completed their blog postings or turned in their documentary notes from the day before, they should do so to retain some credit.
 * Conclusion: ** If there are a few minutes left over, hold a short discussion. What do we think of the play so far? Are the girls telling the truth about seeing the devil?

Assessment: No assessment today! Don’t forget to award 5 points extra credit to students who read if that is what you promised.

__ Materials __ English III textbook Journals Pencils Journal Prompt

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