Please complete two construcred responsese on the attached test. Remeber that theme number four can be honor vs. dshonor. Use yo
ur theme tracker and outline your essay before writing it. ' thanks so much. This is not due until the week of March 30th. The Crucible
by Arthur Miller
Choose 2 of the 4 prompts to respond to. For each, write a constructed response paragraph that identifies a situation or character that connects to the theme. Please circle which two prompts you’ve chosen.
Your response for each prompt should be 8-10 sentences long, with at least 2-3 pieces of textual evidence as examples to support your thesis. Be sure to explain your examples for a complete analysis. An in-depth analysis will also extend beyond the text, identifying the theme’s significance throughout history or in our current society. Please consult the rubric at the bottom of the page.
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1. One’s reputation develops from the beliefs or opinions that people hold about him/her. Many characters in The Crucible will do anything to defend their reputation while some must give them up in order to survive. Write a constructed response in which you identify how this theme is discussed through the characters and their personal situations.
2. Abuse of power happens when someone in a position of authority takes advantage of his or her power for personal benefits. Many characters in The Crucible find themselves in positions of power and often use that power to get what they want, no matter whom it hurts in the process. Write a constructed response in which you identify how this theme is discussed through the characters and their personal situations.
3. Conformity is a social influence involving a change in believe or behavior in order to fit in with a group. The characters in The Crucible often change their behavior or beliefs in order to avoid punishment or avoid standing out from the crowd. Write a constructed response in which you identify how this theme is discussed through the characters and their personal situations.
4. Intolerance is the refusal to tolerate or accept differing opinions, beliefs, or behaviors. Many characters in The Crucible fear differences and are unwilling to accept what they do not understand. Write a constructed response in which you identify how this theme is discussed through the characters and their personal situations.
Exemplary 4
Proficient 3
Progressing 2
Lacking 1
Organization
The constructed response is a well-organized paragraph that presents information clearly and answers the prompt fully.
The constructed response is an organized paragraph containing a topic sentence and addresses the prompt.
The constructed response has some organization, but may not contain a topic sentence and attempts to answer the prompt.
The constructed response is not organized and does not answer the prompt.
Textual Evidence
The constructed response contains several pieces of textual evidence that thoroughly and completely address the prompt with explanation of each piece of evidence.
The constructed response contains adequate textual evidence that addresses the prompt and has some explanation.
The constructed response contains some textual evidence, but it is incomplete and an attempt to explain significance.
The constructed response does not contain textual evidence.
Conventions
The constructed response contains no errors in usage, mechanics, and spelling.
The constructed response contains minimal errors in usage, mechanics, and spelling.
The constructed response contains several errors in usage, mechanics, and spelling.
The constructed response contains many errors in usage, mechanics, and spelling.
Thematic Development
The constructed response thoroughly and completely analyzes how a specific theme connects to the text and goes beyond the text.
The constructed response identifies a theme and analyzes its direct connection to the text, but does not go beyond the text.
The constructed response identifies a theme but does not directly connect to the text.
The constructed response does not identify a specific theme.
This isn't necessarily true, so I would have to disagree. Although there are certainly instances of people bending the rules in order to become successful, I believe that most of them are where they are due to their talent and perhaps luck. Most of them didn't have to bend the rules - they earned their way to the top by trying hard and being bold.
