English 3 R

Unit 1: Looking Back, "The Crucible" Act I

Scheduled to be taught on 09/25
Created by Davison, Alisha

Assignments
1) Crucible Guided Notes Act I, Due 09/27/2019
Interdisciplinary Connections
Social Studies 6.1 U.S. History, Social Studies 6.2 World History/Global Studies
Technology Integration
Technology Integration: Empowered Learner, Digital Citizens, Knowledge Constructor, Creative Communicator
Equipment Needed
Computer
Goals and Objectives
[1.] SWBAT find and analyze conflict between characters.
[2.] SWBAT relate the text to historical/social influences or events.
[3.] SWBAT create parenthetical citations from the text.
[4.] SWBAT summarize and paraphrase information from the text.
Do-Now/Mini-lesson/Warm-up
Readtheory Practice (at least three quizzes)
Learning Activities or Instructional Strategies
Do Now will enhance individual reading skills and growth before continuation of reading "The Crucible." Readtheory tracks student reading level based on their answers to multiple
choice questions and short-answer responses on the reading quizzes they receive after reading a short article or story, as well as tracking student lexile level. The Do Now requires
that students complete a minimum of three quizzes, because once students complete three quizzes, they should still continue to go on while others are working to constantly
increase their reading level and lexile level. Students will then continue reading Arthur Miller's, "The Crucible" in class. Students will their desks in a large circle and assign roles to
themselves to read the characters' dialogue throughout the play. Students will read text aloud and add to their guided notes for Act I while reading. Discussion points will be made
throughout the reading to ensure reading comprehension, identification of characterization traits, plot development, and connections to Puritanism, the Salem Witch Hunts, and
McCarthyism. Class will begin with a brief informational video to teach students the truths behind the Salem Witch Trial, emphasizing that everyone accused was not necessarily
executed.
Differentiation
Visual - ReadTheory, modeling guided notes
Auditory - reading text aloud
Kinesthetic - ReadTheory, use of computers; typing guided notes
Linguistic - literature circle (full class), in-class discussion
Modifications
N/A
Resources Provided
N/A
Assessments
ReadTheory (Summative)
Lit circle / Discussion (Formative)
Guided Notes (Summative)
Standards

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1. 3.11-12.RLA Grade 12 CPI 01
Cite strong and thorough textual evidence and make relevant connections to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including
determining where the text leaves matters uncertain.
2. 3.11-12.RLA Grade 12 CPI 03
Analyze the impact of the author's choices regarding how to develop and relate elements of a story or drama (e.g., where a story is set, how the action is ordered, how the
characters are introduced and developed).
3. 3.11-12.RLB Grade 12 CPI 05
Analyze how an author's choices concerning how to structure specific parts of a text (e.g., the choice of where to begin or end a story, the choice to provide a comedic or tragic
resolution) contribute to its overall structure and meaning as well as its aesthetic impact.
Lesson Documents
1. Crucible Act I Guided Notes.pdf

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