Unveiling Act One of The Crucible

Unveiling Act One of The Crucible

Learning Objective

Explore the key events and characters in Act One of The Crucible and analyze the themes and conflicts presented.

What do you already know about Act One of The Crucible?

Introduction to The Crucible

The Crucible is a play by Arthur Miller, set in Salem, Massachusetts in 1692 during the Salem witch trials.

Setting the Scene

Act One opens with Reverend Parris praying over his daughter Betty, who is unconscious.

Character Introduction

Meet John Proctor, a farmer, and Abigail Williams, his former servant, as they confront each other over past events.

The Witchcraft Hysteria

The town is in turmoil as rumors of witchcraft spread, leading to accusations and fear among the townspeople.

Conflict and Tension

Tensions rise as conflicts emerge between different characters, fueling the drama and suspense in Act One.

Themes in Act One

Explore themes of hysteria, power, and reputation that are prevalent in Act One of The Crucible.

Interactive Discussion

Engage in a group discussion about the motivations and actions of the characters in Act One.

Critical Thinking Activity

Reflect on the events in Act One and consider the parallels to historical and contemporary societal issues.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.