1. The Crucible: Projects
Due Date: October 29, 2012
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 Crucible
b. Game Pieces (at least 4 different ones) representing the characters in The Crucible
c. Game Board complete with your art work, which relates to the The Crucible
d. 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 posterboard), 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.
2. 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 1
Required
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