Description

Bring Kimberly Belflower’s John Proctor is the Villain to life with this creative and highly engaging project/mini-unit that connects literature, music, and modern themes of feminism, identity, and voice. Perfect for middle and high school English classes, this resource helps students explore the emotional world of the play through song analysis and playlist creation.

Students will analyze songs from the official Broadway pre-show playlist, make text-to-music connections, and curate their own John Proctor is the Villain playlist complete with written justifications. This activity promotes literary analysis, personal reflection, and critical thinking—all while tapping into students’ love of music.

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💡 What’s Included:

1. Teacher Directions – Step-by-step guidance for introducing, modeling, and assessing the playlist project.
2. Google Slides Playlist Introduction Deck – Features the official John Proctor Is the Villain pre-show playlist, article link, and sample song analysis slides.
3. Song Analysis Worksheet & Answer Keys – Editable and printable versions for student use and teacher reference.
4. Electronic Spotify Playlist Template + Sample Justifications – Perfect for digital classrooms and Google Slides.
5. Printable PDF Playlist Template + Samples – Ideal for paper-based classrooms or hybrid instruction.
6. Playlist & Justification Rubric – Clear, student-friendly rubric for assessing creativity, connections, and written analysis.

 

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🎧 Skills Covered:

• Literary analysis and theme identification
• Making text-to-text and text-to-world connections
• Writing evidence-based justifications
• Creative expression through music and media
• Collaboration and presentation skills

 

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🧩 Perfect For:

• Middle school or high school ELA
• Literature, drama, or modern play studies
• The Crucible companion or paired-text unit
• End-of-unit projects, enrichment activities, or creative assessments

 

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✨ Why Teachers Love It:

• Combines literature and music for high engagement
• Offers both digital and print formats
• Fully editable and classroom-ready
• Encourages student voice, choice, and creativity

 

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Make your John Proctor Is the Villain unit unforgettable with this modern, meaningful, and ready-to-use resource!