Learning Target: Students will continue reading Act II of The Crucible. Students will complete a close reading analysis of the "Procter and Elizabeth" scene in Act II. 

Bell Work: : John and Elizabeth Proctor’s marriage is an important part of The Crucible. What are the elements of a strong marriage? 

Assignment: Read aloud, as a class,  Act II of The Crucible. Complete the Act II close read WS as homework. 

Learning Target: Students will choose reading roles for Act II. Students will comprehend and analyze Act II of The Crucible while reading and discussing the play in class. 

Bell Work: What is your view of the devil?  If one does exist, what does he look like, act like?  What is his purpose?  

Assignment: Review assignment/ Continue reading Act II of The Crucible. 

Learning Target: Students will finish reading Act II of The Crucible. Students will analyze character development in Act I and II of the play by completing the character development activity. Students will collaborate with their peers to complete the activity. 

Bell Work: Is it better to blend in and never be noticed, or is it better to stand out and earn a lot of acclaim? 

Assignment:  Finish reading, aloud, Act II of The Crucible.  Assign Characterization activity.

Learning Target: Students will review and analyze their reading of Act II of The Crucible by completing the learning stations tasks. 

Bell Work: In The Crucible, the church has significant power over the town. What institutions have significant power in your community? 

Assignment: As a quiz for the second Act of the play, complete the Act II learning stations. Answers should be well developed, thoughtful, and show a thorough understanding of the topics. 

Learning Target: Students will continue  reading Act III of The Crucible. 

Bell Work: Is gossip dangerous? Why or why not? 

Assignment: Read aloud, as a class,  Act III of The Crucible. 

Learning Target: Students will continue  reading Act III of The Crucible. 

Bell Work: In the first half of Act III of The Crucible, how does Deputy Governor Danforth’s attitude toward the court proceedings impact the way he handles the accusations of witchcraft? What does this reveal about his character and his priorities?

Assignment: Read aloud, as a class,  Act III of The Crucible.