The Situation: Your class is going to read The Crucible by Arthur Miller. Your comprehension and appreciation of the play will be enhanced by knowledge of certain concepts central to the play’s plot and theme.
Your Task: Research and report on Arthur Miller, the author of the play, The Crucible. In researching your topic, be sure to include answers to the following questions:
You must also create 4 quiz questions that will be answered through the duration of the presentation and that may be used for a whole class quiz.
Questions to Answer in Presentation:
1. Where and when was Arthur Miller born?
2. What award did The Crucible win?
3. Name the famous actress to whom he was married
4. Most of Miller’s work can be described as didactic. Define didactic and explain how you think this relates to Miller’s life and works.
5. Describe some key events in Miller’s life.
6. What were some other works written by Miller?
7. What were Miller’s political beliefs (include his communist connections)?
8. Include other pertinent information about Arthur Miller
Some sites to help you get started:
Presentation Suggestions
Your Task: Research and report on Arthur Miller, the author of the play, The Crucible. In researching your topic, be sure to include answers to the following questions:
You must also create 4 quiz questions that will be answered through the duration of the presentation and that may be used for a whole class quiz.
Questions to Answer in Presentation:
1. Where and when was Arthur Miller born?
2. What award did The Crucible win?
3. Name the famous actress to whom he was married
4. Most of Miller’s work can be described as didactic. Define didactic and explain how you think this relates to Miller’s life and works.
5. Describe some key events in Miller’s life.
6. What were some other works written by Miller?
7. What were Miller’s political beliefs (include his communist connections)?
8. Include other pertinent information about Arthur Miller
Some sites to help you get started:
- ttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arthur_Miller
- http://www.pbs.org/wnet/americanmasters/arthur-miller-none-without-sin/56/
- http://www.ibiblio.org/miller/life.html
- http://www.pbs.org/wnet/americanmasters/arthur-miller-mccarthyism/484/
Presentation Suggestions
- Slides presentation
- Video (Newscast, TV commercial, Public Service Announcement, Interview)
- Poster with graphics and written information