Date: LO: to understand how to analyse the way

symbols are used in the play

Symbols
Do now:
What do you remember about the poppet in Act 2?

Poppet
Details I People linked to Themes linked to
remember about this item… this item….
this item…
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workbook
You

What does it represent

What is it? What is its significance in
Word? Phrase? Concrete the play? Where do we
object? Event? Action? see it? How is it used?
Given to Elizabeth by
Poppet Mary Warren. This is
part of Abigail’s plan
A rag doll – and is used as
innocent evidence that
plaything Elizabeth is
beyond its original
meaning? How is it used
by Miller?
The meaning is subverted –
no longer innocent. It is
evidence of witchcraft and
harm. This poppet leads to
Elizabeth’s arrest and leads
to more problems for the
Proctors.
It is also a symbol of
Abigail’s revenge and the
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We
You
Symbols analysis
What does it represent
What is it? What is its significance in
beyond its original
Word? Phrase? Concrete the play? Where do we
meaning? How is it used
object? Event? Action? see it? How is it used?
by Miller?

Chains
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You (pairs)
Symbols analysis
What does it represent
What is it? What is its significance in
beyond its original
Word? Phrase? Concrete the play? Where do we
meaning? How is it used
object? Event? Action? see it? How is it used?
by Miller?

Dancing

15 minutes
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ou (individual)
Symbols analysis
w pair up with someone else and share your notes on this sym
What does it represent
What is it? What is its significance in
beyond its original
Word? Phrase? Concrete the play? Where do we
meaning? How is it used
object? Event? Action? see it? How is it used?
by Miller?

Witch hunt

15 minutes
 End of lesson
independent reflection
Which do you think is the most
important symbol in the play?
Why?

5 minutes
Date: LO: to understand how to analyse the way
symbols are used in the play

Symbols
Do now:
Describe each symbol using one word…
e.g. = evidence

Extension: explain why you chose each

word.
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your
Symbols analysis workbook

• In groups, you will analyse the symbols we have seen so far.

• You will need to give a more detailed overview than you have in the
symbols & motifs bubbles and you must track the occurrence of each
symbol and analyse its significance. We will return to this
Each group has 6 minutes to
• You will also need to find and analyse relevant quotationstask once we have
feedback. You must be clear and finished the play so
• Each group is responsible for one symbol/motif and will feedback
ensure you toleave
succinct
the rest of the group. and everyone must space for more notes!
have a role in delivering the
information. You have 3 20 minutes
 End of lesson
independent reflection
How has your analysis and interpretation developed
across these lessons?

Think about:
• Your own understanding of the symbols
• What skills you feel you demonstrated in this task
• How you addressed the assessment objectives

5 minutes
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The full scheme of work with
accompanying student workbook can be
found here.

Workbook = 208 pages of information

and activities
PPT = 370 slides (roughly 11-12 weeks
of teaching)

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