Prompt (120 words): Describe Proctor at the beginning and at the end of the play.
| Criteria | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Level 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Answer to the prompt | Off topic | Partial | Clear | Clear and nuanced |
| Evidence from the play | None | General | Precise examples | Precise examples and a quotation |
| Organisation | No plan | Basic | Paragraphs and connectors | Fluent and logical |
| Language | Many errors | Some errors | Few errors | Accurate and varied |
At the beginning, Proctor is a farmer with a secret: he had an affair with Abigail. He does not want to speak. Then, in court, he tells the truth to save his wife. At the end, he refuses to sign a lie. He prefers to die with his name. He changes because he wants to be honest.
Prompt (120 words): Why did Miller write about Salem in the 1950s? Choose one theme: fear or rumours.
| Criteria | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Level 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Answer to the prompt | Off topic | Partial | Clear | Clear and nuanced |
| Evidence from the play | None | General | Precise examples | Precise examples and a quotation |
| Organisation | No plan | Basic | Paragraphs and connectors | Fluent and logical |
| Language | Many errors | Some errors | Few errors | Accurate and varied |
Miller wrote the play in 1953. In Salem, people were afraid of witches. In the 1950s, Americans were afraid of communists. In both cases, people accused others without proof. Miller wanted to show that fear is dangerous. Today, rumours online can be dangerous too.