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The CrucibleBackground Information: Expert Folders The evolution of a witch hunt...The goal: To be able to define a witch hunt, identify what constitutes a witch hunt, outline the various stages, and apply those stages to witch hunts throughout history. By the end of this unit, you should be able to examine the stages of a witch hunt as described in The Crucible, evaluate how those stages developed in history, and defend the allegory Arthur Miller presents in his play between the Salem Witch Hunt and the Red Scare.Extending beyond the text, it is important that you are able to take the definition of a witch hunt, and its stages, and apply them to current uses of the idea, current examples of a witch hunt, and predict possible consequences of ignoring the warning signs.Expert Folders:Tasks:Define a Witch HuntFor your assigned “Witch Hunt,” locate, evaluate, and present resources that explain each stage of a witch hunt.The Witch Hunt Options:Jim Crow Laws (1876-1965)The Holocaust (1933-45)Japanese-American Internment Camps (1942-1946)The Red Scare and McCarthyism (1950s)The War on Terror (9/11/01-present)The Stages:Identification of a “lesser” or weaker groupAccusation and examination of that group Spreading of evidence and propagandaProsecution and condemnation of the group→ ClimaxComing to the senses and retribution The Required Resources to locate, examine, and organize:1 Infographic: information, data, charts, and images3-4 Images2 Headlines from the news: Historical, primary source3 Articles: published, scholarly2 Videos: no more than 4 min. total1 Interview: first-hand accountThe Final Product:One multi-media presentation where you organize all the resources your group has compiled. These resources should examine the five stages of a witch hunt. The order of your resources should be decided by the group. Each group will submit their presentations to the teacher via Google Slides.Important Information:Due Date for resources: ___________________Due Date for presentation rough draft: ___________________Due Date for entire project: ________________Planning Guide:Name of Witch Hunt: ___________________________________________________________Era/Dates: ____________________________________Accusing Person/Group: ____________________________________The Stages: Research!Identification of a lesser or weaker group:Accusation and examination of that group--Who accused? How did they determine who was accused and who was safe?Spreading of evidence and propaganda: Who spread the word? What evidence was used? How did the group in charge convince others that the weaker group was dangerous? How did people learn of the dangers?Prosecution and condemning of the group→ Climax: Who was in charge of determining “innocence” and “guilt?” How were those attacked treated? What happened to the “guilty” people? What was the “punishment”?Coming to the senses and retribution: How did we let this happen? How do we make it better? What lessons were learned after people realized the error of their ways, if any?Planning Guide: each student must be responsible for an equal part of the work. List each group member’s name, what media items they are contributing, and which stage those media items help explain.Student Name: Media Responsibilities: Stage Responsible For: ................
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