Honors+Work+for+The+Crucible


 * Honors Work for //The Crucible// by Arthur Miller**

A. Every honors student must read [|"Why I Wrote the Crucible"] by Arthur Miller and attend the mandatory x-block where we'll discuss the article and plan for the additional presentations.

B. Each student will be assigned an additional 5-10 minute presentation. These presentations will occur during the week of December 12th. In each presentation, you must have some sort of visual and make at least one connection to the "Why I Wrote the Crucible" article. Creativity and audience interaction will be rewarded handsomely, too.


 * Present a synthesis of "Why I Wrote the Crucible" essay to the class, providing specific connections to the play itself. [Monday Dec 12]


 * Present a synthesis of the most important points made in the "prose" sections of the play. Miller's commentary can be very dense; your job is to simplify his language and present the most relevant points to the class. [Monday, Dec 12]


 * Complete more in-depth research on McCarthyism, The Red Scare, and Blacklisting. [|Use these sites]. Present the connections you find between these events in 1950's America and the play. You must show some kind of video clip from the time period. [Tues, Dec 13 ]


 * Read the often deleted scene (Act 2, scene 2) and summarize it (briefly) for the class. In addition, theorize why Miller (and most modern productions) cut it. [Wednesday, Dec 14]


 * Watch an alternate version of //The Crucible// and complete a comparison/contrast with the Arthur Miller/Daniel Day Lewis/Winona Ryder version. Which versions were more effective and why? Be specific. [Wed, Dec 14]


 * Present a detailed review of the Arthur Miller/Daniel Day Lewis/Winona Ryder movie, comparing it to the script. Arthur Miller wrote both the play and the screenplay, so this presentation should explore the subtle differences in the two and theorize why Miller made the changes. [Fri, Dec 1]


 * Student choice option....I'm more than willing to let you come up with your own honors option. Just let me know if you're interested and we'll talk.