A two-page worksheet analyzing Maria Teresa's (Mate) narration in 'In the Time of the Butterflies'. It explores the shift in her diary's content and tone to illustrate her political awakening and loss of innocence.
A comprehensive unit quiz for the Salem Shadows recovery packet, covering McCarthyism, historical context, literary genres, and key themes of The Crucible.
An instructional handout explaining the concept of genre, focusing specifically on Tragedy (Classical vs. Modern), Allegory, and Historical Fiction as they apply to The Crucible.
An inquiry-based worksheet that guides students through research tasks on Puritan life, the 1950s Red Scare, and Arthur Miller's own trial before the House Un-American Activities Committee.
A teacher's guide and answer key for the Salem Shadows recovery packet. Includes grading rationales, key discussion points, and a simplified rubric for the final project.
A final project menu for students to demonstrate their cumulative learning. Students choose between writing a legal closing argument for John Proctor or creating a historical newspaper front page.
An analytical worksheet that explores the literary genres of The Crucible, focusing on its structure as a modern tragedy and its function as an allegory.
A worksheet for analyzing the major themes of The Crucible (Reputation, Intolerance, Hysteria) and investigating the motivations of key characters like John Proctor and Abigail Williams.
A worksheet focusing on the historical context of McCarthyism and the Cold War, requiring students to analyze the allegorical connections between the Red Scare and the Salem Witch Trials.