The Crucible
Anticipation/Reaction Guide
Part I Directions: Prior to reading The Crucible, in the “Before” column, respond to each statement by putting a plus sign (+) if you agree with it, a minus sign (-) if you disagree, and a question mark (?) if you are unsure of your belief.
Part II Directions: For one of the statements below, write a “Deep Thoughts” response of 500 words or more in MLA format as to why you have the belief you do. For ten extra credit points, you can respond to a classmate’s written response. Extra credit points depend upon the quality and quantity of the response.
Part III Directions: After reading the story, in the “After” column respond again to the statements. Then, reply by writing a 500 word or more “Deep Thoughts” response in MLA format to a statement where your belief changed since reading the play. If not, write about a different statement than you responded to in Part II.
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Before |
Statement |
After |
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1. _____ |
Confessing to a crime you didn’t commit in order to avoid punishment is wise. |
1. _____ |
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2. _____ |
The difference between right and wrong is clear. |
2._____ |
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3. _____ |
It is better to die for what you believe in rather than to lie to save your life. |
3. _____ |
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4. _____ |
There is only one correct way to interpret the Bible. |
4. _____ |
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5. _____ |
That which doesn’t destroy us only makes us stronger. |
5. _____ |
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6. _____ |
It’s more difficult to forgive yourself if the person you have hurt doesn’t forgive you. |
6. _____ |
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7. _____ |
Courage means doing something even though it can be difficult and fearsome. |
7. _____ |
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8. _____ |
A person is innocent until proven guilty. |
8. _____ |
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9. _____ |
Beliefs in opposition to common values should be illegal. |
9. _____ |
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10. _____ |
Justice is best determined in a court of law. |
10. _____ |
