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Day 8 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, are of mixed gender, race, and include persons with disabilities.

Objective: This is a student discovery lesson that explores the play //The Crucible// by Arthur Miller and also connects it to the 1950s Red Scare.

Pass Objectives: This lesson meets Reading and Literature Standard 2, objective 1, C; Standard 2, objective 2; Writing/Grammar/Mechanics and Usage Standard 1, objective 3, 4; Modes and Forms of Writing Standard 1, objective 1, A-C; Standard 1, objective 3, A-C; Standard 4, objective A; Oral Language/Listening and Speaking Standard 1, objective 1, 3; Visual Literacy Standard 1 and Standard 2 for 11th Grade language arts. []

__ Procedure __ “Arthur Miller, the author of //The Crucible//, was a well known Hollywood play write whom was accused of association with Communists, severely dampening his career. Do you think he wrote //The Crucible// in response to his accused guilt? What kind of a message is he sending? Is Miller at all like John Proctor?” 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 the students to take out their film notes so that we may continue watching the McCarthyism documentary. I let the documentary role for the rest of the class, finishing the remaining 35 minutes.
 * Conclusion: ** If there are a few minutes left, hold a short discussion. What does McCarthyism have in common with the Salem Witch Trials?

Assessment: No assessment today!

__ Materials __ Journal Smart Board Pencils Paper // The Edward R. Murrow: The McCarthy Years // (1991) 114 minutes run time ($15) DVD player

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