Teacher Bulletin | Volume 9
Appropriate for grades 11
Return to Volume ContentsSin and Judgement in Puritan America
“Sin and Judgment in Puritan America” is a comprehensive unit about sin and separation (from God and fellow man), law and justice, the good news of the gospel which offers forgiveness and salvation from guilt and broken relationships.
This unit has been planned for an eleventh grade American Literature class. The unit may run thirty-eight days — if the teacher chooses to utilize all activities.
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- Sin and Judgment Unit
Sin and Judgment Unit
“Sin and Judgment in Puritan America” is a comprehensive unit about sin and separation (from God and
fellow man), law and justice, the good news of the gospel which offers forgiveness and salvation from
guilt and broken relationships.Actions
- Sin and Judgment Unit Overview
Sin and Judgment Unit Overview
“Sin and Judgment in Puritan America” is a comprehensive unit about sin and separation (from God and fellow man), law and justice, the good news of the gospel which offers forgiveness and salvation from guilt and broken relationships.
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- The Lottery
The Lottery
“The Lottery” is a short story by Shirley Jackson, first published in 1948.
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- The Minister’s Black Veil
The Minister’s Black Veil
“The Minister’s Black Veil” is a short story written by Nathaniel Hawthorne. It was first published in 1836.
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- The Piece of String
The Piece of String
The Piece of String is a short story written by Guy de Maupassant.
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- Young Goodman Brown
Young Goodman Brown
“Young Goodman Brown” is a short story written by Nathaniel Hawthorne.
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- Admirations Scales
Admirations Scales
Admiration scales for characters in The Crucible.
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- Attitude Survey
Attitude Survey
An assignment where students write their opinions on themes in the Sin and Judgment in Puritan America Unit.
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- Attribute Web
Attribute Web
An assignment for use with “The Crucible.”
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- Conflict in The Crucible
Conflict in The Crucible
Assignment where students state the reasons for the conflicts between characters in The Crucible.
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- Conflict in The Crucible - Answers
Conflict in The Crucible - Answers
Answers to the assignment where students state the reasons for the conflicts between characters in The Crucible.
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- Cyber Crucible Activity
Cyber Crucible Activity
A student activity of a virtual tour of historical Salem, including the Witch Trials Memorial to help students gain a true historical perspective and to compare history with the fictional play.
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- Instructions for Jurors
Instructions for Jurors
Instructions for jurors for the The Scarlet Letter Trial.
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- Instructions for Trial
Instructions for Trial
Instructions for a trial of the The Scarlet Letter characters. As members of a “legal team,” students will be responsible for defending their “client.”
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- Team Evaluation
Team Evaluation
A sheet to evaluate the legal team members of the Scarlet Letter Trial.
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- Personal Poem
Personal Poem
An assignment to write a personal poem.
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- Scarlet Letter Reading Guide
Scarlet Letter Reading Guide
The Scarlet Letter Reading Guide assignment.
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- Scarlet Letter Story
Scarlet Letter Story
Assignment: Write about a crime that can be represented by a letter. Then, write a detailed short story about a person who has committed the crime your letter represents.
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