The Crucible and Puritan Informational Show

The following presentation will provide you with

valuable information regarding

The CrucibleCrucible: \krü-sə-bəl\ 1 : a vessel used for melting a substance that requires a high degree of heat 2 : a severe test 3 : a place or situation in which concentrated forces interact to cause or influence change or development

Throughout the

presentation click on the TV to watch quick video clips that

help answer the question

posed.

Each page of the presentation has a guiding question. Read the question and while viewing

the video clip answer the question in a brief paragraph before moving on to

the next slide.

Who are the Puritans?

Throughout the presentation click on the TV to watch quick video clips that help answer the question posed.

Why are they called Puritans?

Where did the

Puritan

religion

come from?

Why did the Puritans flee from Europe?

What occurred once the Puritans came to

America?

What was life like as a Puritan?

What were the

Salem Witch Trials?

Who played a role in the witch trials?

What started

the witch hunt?

What role did

the Devil play?

Who was found guilty and why?

What occurred before, during and

after the executions?

Preview The Crucible movie clip and identify 3 main

themes.

Reread the definition to the crucible.

Based on what you’ve previewed so far why would Arthur Miller title his work with

this name?Crucible: \krü-sə-bəl\ 1 : a vessel used for melting a substance that requires a high degree of heat 2 : a severe test 3 : a place or situation in which concentrated forces interact to cause or influence change or development