An archived stack of papers: 'Crucible'

TC: Days Four, Five, Six

In a stack of papers called Instruction.

  • Dec
  • 03
  • 2008

Still working at a slow pace, I used these days to pick out details in stage directions and character traits, always taking notes on the Character Chart and the TC Notes page. I introduced a new assignment, one whose discussion took most of Day Six.

Times And Handouts

We only completed about fifteen minutes of reading each day, but full of me stopping the... read more

TC: Days Two And Three

In a stack of papers called Instruction.

  • Nov
  • 26
  • 2008

We’re taking it slow at the beginning, making sure that we understand where these characters come from. By the end of Day Three, we’re only on page fourteen of the play (and we skipped pages three through eight). We pick up the pace in a major way next week. I’m getting students used to writing down key information on either their TC Notes page or the... read more

TC: Day One

In a stack of papers called Instruction.

  • Nov
  • 24
  • 2008

Contrary to the way I start most units, today we simply jumped into Arthur Miller’s 1953 classic The Crucible. No set up. No lead in. No into. We didn’t even discuss witches or McCarthy. I tend to over think everything; teaching units are no exception. But that means that I don’t take action until well after I usually should. I’m trying to change. Here’s what I... read more