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Since you are
now a criminal
in the seventeenth century, you will need to do a little research
about that time period. |
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You will learn about Puritan
beliefs and the different types of crimes and punishments. |
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As said
before, the
crime you have committed and the
punishment
you will receive is up to you. |
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After you have finished
researching,
you will need to write a letter addressed
to your teacher. |
Click here to see the proper
format for your letter.
Read and use
some of the
following list of resource links for your research. You must
read the first article ("Crime and Punishment - Puritan Justice"), and
then select at least one of the
other
pages to read. The information contained in them will enable you
to complete Part One of this task:
Crime
and Punishment - Puritan Justice
Trial
Documentary and Archives
Puritans
Puritanism
in New England
Story of Anne
Hutchinson
- Notable Women Ancestors
Anne
Hutchinson - Biography
Anne
Hutchinson - Trial
YOUR
TASK - Task 1, Part 1
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You will include the following
in your
letter:
- What crime did you commit?
Why?
- What punishment did you
receive?
- What did it feel like being publicly
shamed
in front of the whole town?
- Were objects thrown at you?
What were
they?
- Did the people of the town treat
you
differently?
In what way?
- Do you think the punishment you received was effective?
Why or why not?
- Will you commit that crime again?
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When writing your letter use
appropriate letter format Click here
to see an example.
- Date
- Inside adddress
- Salutation
- Body
- Complimentary close
- Signature
- Typed Name
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Remember,
you are in the seventeenth century, so keep this in mind when you write
your letter.
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To create
your letter:
- Go to Start (lower left side of the computer)
- Click on Programs, then Microsoft Office
- Open Microsoft Word
- Compose your letter
- Be sure to save your letter to your student folder (S:
drive) so you can edit if
necessary
- Once you are satisfied with your letter, print it and turn
it in.
Be sure your name is on the letter.
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EVALUATION
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Grading
rubric:
The letter you write will be worth 25
points
- 10 points for the amount of detail that is included
- 5 points for form, punctuation, and spelling
- 5 points for correct factual information (concerning
the
punishment
and crime)
- 5 points for creativity
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You
are now ready to go to part two of this task. Click the link
below.
Click
here for Task One,Part Two
Return
to "Breaking Society's Rules"