Prepare readers of Arthur Miller's The Crucible for a timed, in-class essay assessment with seven graphic organizers that ask individuals to note conflicts, both internal and external, characters' actions, possible motives, and changes in status. The packet, which also includes several essay prompts, deserves a place in your curriculum library.

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Instructional Ideas

• The worksheets, easily adapted to any text, can be used to model how to prepare for in-class, timed writing assessments
• Repeat the essay preparation process several times during the course of the year to develop writers' confidence with this type of assessment

 

 

Pros

• The graphic organizers, one for each act of the play, focus the reader's attention on how various characters change and evolve
• The design of the graphics underscores the key ideas
• Permitting writers to use their completed worksheets for the timed essay tests their time management skills

Cons

• None