Choose ONE of the following projects. (Note: It is up to the teacher’s direction to accept or reject your final submission as to whether enough effort has been put into the project to be acceptable for at least a minimum grade of 50.)

1. Create a board game which includes the following:a. Game Cards (at least 20) which contain quotations from The

Crucibleb. Game Pieces (at least 4 different ones) representing the

characters in The Cruciblec. Game Board complete with your art work, which relates to the The

Crucibled. Typed directions on how to play the game, the object of the

game, and how to win.e. Notes: The board game itself can be no smaller than 11x14 and no

larger than 16x20. Also, the board game and game cards need to be on something at least as heavy as poster board. Game pieces must be in a small container. [If done with a partner, you need to double the number of game cards and game pieces]

2. Create a children’s book of the play, complete with color illustrations. Tell the story in simple words, and be sure to make the writing large, like you would see in a children’s book. Notes: You must included a heavy front and back cover (made of something like poster board), a title page, 13-15 actual story pages, and some kind of way to bind the book together. [If done with a partner, you must have at least 25 pages. Also, you must submit a list of “who did what” on the project]

3. Create Elizabeth’s or Abigail’s scrapbook of important events throughout the play. Be sure to included pictures and an explanation or journal-like thoughts about each event. Notes: Pages must be on heavy paper (or construction paper) that is no smaller than 11x14 and no larger than the size of a regular page in a traditional scrapbook. You must include a heavy cover and at least five fully developed pages (complete with borders, “photos”, words/sayings, etc.) Make it look old!!! [If done with a partner, you will need to have 10 fully developed pages.]

4. Perform a scene from The Crucible. Be sure to dress as the character (costume) and use appropriate props. The minimum length should be 5 full minutes of acting. LINES MUST BE MEMORIZED!!! Notes: You can act this out “live” for the class, or you can make a movie of it. If you make a movie, you must be sure to include the title and credits. [If done with a partner(s), you must add another 5 minutes of action for each person involved. Everyone must be in the action—filming does not count as anyone’s “part.”]

5. Create a Power-Point presentation on Communism, the Red Scare, the McCarthy Trials. Include at least 15 slides (not including the title slide or the “works cited” slide!). Notes: Slides should include

animation, sounds, photos, and text. Do not just copy and paste what you find on the internet! Be sure to include your works cited (bibliography list of sources). You may NOT work with a partner on this project.

6. Create an informative brochure about Communism, including facts and statistics about the famous leaders, politics, and philosophies. The brochure must be printed in color and use all 6 sides of the paper. Neatness is imperative. You may NOT work with a partner on this project.

Name(s): _____________________________________________________________Class Period: _____

The Crucible: Project Rubric

Total Score __________ x 4 = _____ plus 4 points for having this sheet to turn in = FINAL SCORE ______

Category Score of 4 Score of 3 Score of 2 Score of 1Required Elements (including dimensions and paper size/wt, movie length, etc)

Includes all required elements as stated in the directions/notes

Includes all but one element as stated in the directions/notes

Missing more than one of the required elements, as stated in the directions/notes

Several required elements are missing from the project

Graphics/ Illustrations

All pictures, photographs, diagrams, graphs, etc. are related to the topic and enhance the understanding and enjoyment

Some graphics/ illustrations are used and are relevant, enhancing the project.

Few, if any graphics/ illustrations are used, and/or detract from the project and/or are not relevant to the project

No graphics/ illustrations are used, and/or are unrelated, distracting and/or inappropriate

Creativity Exceptionally clever and unique; approach and presentation enhance the project

Clever at times; thoughtfully and uniquely presented

A few original touches enhance the project

Shows, little creativity, originally, and/or effort

Neatness/ Attractiveness

Exceptionally attractive and particularly neat in design and layout

Attractive and neat in design and layout

Acceptably attractive, but may be messy at times and/or show lack of organization

Distractingly messy or very poorly designed. It is not attractive and does not show pride in work

Grammar No grammatical/mechanical mistakes in project (or: all lines clearly memorized for video movie

A few grammatical/ mechanical mistakes. Mistakes are not distracting (or: a few mess-ups in lines for video movie)

Several grammatical/ mechanical mistakes which are distracting (or: actor is clearly not prepared for video movie)

Many grammatical/ mechanical mistakes throughout the project. Project clearly not proofread (or: acting in video movie is very awkward and clearly unprepared)

Overall Effectiveness

Engaging, provocative, and captures the interest of the audience. Work clearly shows sense of prided and exceptional effort.

Well done and interesting; is presented in a unique manner and is well organized. Work shows pride and good effort

At times interesting and clever, and organized in a logical manner. Work shows some pride and effort.

Not organized effectively, not easy to folly, and does not keep the reader/ audience interested. Shows little or no pride or effort