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Day 18 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 student discovery lesson that explores the differences and similarities between the movie, //The Crucible// (1996), and play //The Crucible//.

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 __ “[|Dictionary.com] defines ‘Crucible’ as 1. a container of metal or refractory material employed for heating substances to high temperatures. 2. Metallurgy. a hollow area at the bottom of a furnace in which the metal collects. 3. a severe, searching test or trial. Why do you think Miller chose his title? What significance does it have to the story?” 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: ** For the remaining 40 minutes of the class, I will pop in //The Crucible// (1996) and have the class watch the movie.
 * Conclusion: ** Remind them that their final essay drafts and peer reviewed drafts of The Crucible Essay are due on Friday.

Assessment: No assessment today!

__ Materials __ Journal Smart Board Pencils // The Crucible // (1996) 124 minutes run time ($6) DVD player

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