Exploring Language Use appropriate terminology to describe, analyse and evaluate the way language features, structures and conventions of The Crucible suit its purpose. Thinking Critically Interpret and evaluate the way in which the linguistic and literary qualities of The Crucible relate to its cultural, political and historical contexts. Supporting Achievement Objectives Learning Outcomes Using Texts Using a scene from The Crucible , perform in groups adapting and integrating techniques of speech and delivery to communicate meanings to an audience of their peers. Transactional Writing Write a bursary style literary essay structuring well researched material effectively in a style appropriate for the bursary examination. Teachers may also wish to draw attention to curretn events which echo the Salem Witch Trials eg.
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Share findings across the class, completing the grid on the board with students saving a copy to return to later in the Themes section. Students then report back their findings in two minute mini seminars. Teachers and students will also find useful the notes on the literary background to the play, which includes sections on Social Drama and Tragedy and the list of related quotations which have a philosophical link to Miller's themes . Reading the Play Reading through the play can be most rewarding and useful when a variety of approaches are used. Games designed to enliven interest in and deepen understanding of The Crucible .