Monday, November 3, 2008

Journal assignment

Here are the Journal requirements:

The Crucible Character Journal



Imagine that you are one of the characters from The Crucible. Keep a journal that covers the time frame of the play. Record your thoughts about the accusations of witchcraft and the events of the Salem witch trials. Discuss your role in the events of the story. Feel free to judge others actions and motivations since that was typical of Puritan society.

Grade requirements:

To receive a C (70-79) Have at least 10 entries
Catalogue actual events from the play
Follow events chronologically
Reveal your role

To receive a B (80-85) Include all previous requirements
Reveal other characters’ motivations and judge their
actions

To receive an A (90-97) Include all previous requirements
Use all five senses
Use the linguistic style of the time period
Have 15 or more entries in your journal

To receive a 100 In addition to all other requirements, reflect on the outcome
Reveal the tragic flaw of your character
Offer a solution for Salem, as a community, to heal itself


Good characters to assume: Reverend John Hale
Governor Danforth
Judge Hathorne
Abigail Williams
John Proctor
Elizabeth Proctor
Mary Warren


*****This is a test grade and a daily grade!!!!!