Original PromptThe Crucible Act 3 CERER
Prompt:
In The Crucible, Arthur Miller shows that fear can cause people to make choices that go against their values. Write a CERER response explaining how Mary Warren demonstrates that fear can compromise a person’s integrity.
Claim (C):
What does Mary Warren reveal about the relationship between fear and integrity?
Evidence #1 (E):
Provide a specific example or quote from the text that shows Mary Warren acting out of fear.
Reasoning #1 (R):
Explain how this evidence p...
This resource guides students in constructing a CERER (Claim, Evidence, Reasoning, Evidence, Reasoning) argument based on Mary Warren's actions in Act 3 of Arthur Miller's play, *The Crucible*. It explores the theme of fear and its impact on personal integrity, prompting students to analyze how fear drives characters to make decisions that conflict with their moral values. The document includes definitions of key terms like integrity and fear, sentence starters for constructing arguments, and a structured response frame to help students articulate their thoughts clearly. Additionally, it includes a teacher's quick check to ensure that all elements of the argument are addressed, as well as a challenge extension encouraging deeper thinking on character reactions under pressure.