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Introduction |
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Crucible is a play that was written by Arthur Miller in 1952. It
is based on the events surrounding the 1692 witch trials of Salem,
Massachusetts. Miller wrote about the event as an allegory for McCarthyism
and the Red Scare, which occurred in the United States in the 1950s. The
reviews of the first production were hostile, but a year later a new
production succeeded and the play became a classic. Today the play is
often studied in high schools and universities. (Wikipedia) |
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Task |
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have seen "The Crucible" you must produce a playbill for the theatrical
production. A playbill is the program an audience receives when attending
a theatrical production. You can work on your own or with a partner. You
will use the Internet to research various aspects of the play and gather
resources that you will include in your playbill. |
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Process |
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| Step 1 |
Inspiration
Mind Map |
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Start by
using the Inspiration template to gather the information that you will use
to develop your playbill. Make use of the note feature to collect details
about each element of the play in point form. You can represent each part
of the diagram with a relevant image or icon. |
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| Step 2 |
Elements
of the Playbill |
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Cover
 | composition of visual elements should be high
quality |
| use of colour |
| legible lettering: proper selection of font,
size, colour, style etc) |
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Cast
List
| cast each character of the play using
contemporary actors |
| provide a character description along with a
reason for the choice of casting |
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Author
Information (1/2 page)
| include a short biography of Arthur Miller |
| list other works by the author |
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Plot
Synopsis
| short description of the actual plot (don't
give the ending away!) |
| synopsis of each act |
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The
Play's Importance
| Miller's reason for writing the play |
| historical background (McCarthyism) |
| explain John Proctor as the tragic hero |
| significance for today's audience (why should
we see this play?) |
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Critical
Review
| a review of another representation of the text
(this is why we watched the film!) |
| How well does this representation communicate
the original text? |
| What choices does the director make? |
| Are there similarities or differences between
the movie and the text? |
| Why might the director choose to display a
scene differently than Miller? |
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| Step 3 |
The
Document |
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You can use
Word to write things such as the biography and critical review. You must
then copy/paste your playbill components into the Theatre Program template
of Publisher. Your playbill must have:
| 8 pages |
| headings for the different elements |
| a critical review from each person if you are
working with a partner |
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| TOP |
Introduction Task
Process Resources
Evaluation
Exemplar |
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Resources |
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Publisher Playbill Template |
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Inspiration Template |
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Salem Witch Hunt |
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Playbill Photos |
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Arthur Miller Biography |
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Movie Review Guide |
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The Crucible Powerpoint |
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Rotten
Tomatoes (movie review site) |
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IMDB (movie review
site) |
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Playbill Cover Sample |
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Introduction Task
Process Resources
Evaluation
Exemplar |
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Evaluation |
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| Playbill
Marking Guide |
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1. |
Cover:
| demonstrates a sense of composition and
appeal for the audience |
| colour choices are appropriate and appealing |
| lettering is appropriate and legible |
| graphic demonstrates an awareness of the
major themes, symbolism, imagery throughout the play |
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2. |
Cast List:
| 5 characters |
| characters appropriately cast using
contemporary actors |
| accurate description of characters |
| explores a variety of character elements
(such as changes he/she goes through, attitude, actions) |
| casting choice is justified by specific
support |
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2 X 5 = /10 |
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3. |
Author Information:
| not a chronology but a selection of pertinent
facts |
| audience interest is considered |
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/5 |
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Plot Synopsis:
| description of the plot in your own words |
| engages the reader and keeps interest level
high |
| diction shows both connotative value of words
and impact on the audience |
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/5 |
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5. |
The Play's Importance:
| displays students' understanding of the
motivation surrounding the writing of The Crucible |
| understanding of the McCarthy Trials and the
subsequent impact on Miller is displayed |
| explains significance for today's audience in
basic terms |
| includes an explanation of John Proctor as a
tragic hero and how this relates to the main idea of the play |
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/10 |
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Critical Review:
Content
| review is a critical evaluation of the movie
as a representation of the original text |
| examples of differences/similarities evident
and developed |
Writing Skills
| holds the readers interest and is
original/creative |
| details are arranged in effective order,
coherence is maintained |
| sentence structure is consistently controlled
and effective |
| words and expressions are used accurately to
create vivid images |
| absence of convention errors (grammar,
spelling, punctuation) |
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7. |
Overall Impression:
| product demonstrates obvious effort on the
students' part |
| attention to care and detail evident |
| product is appealing to a new audience |
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/10 |
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Total: /55 |
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Introduction Task
Process Resources
Evaluation
Exemplar |
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