Morality


 * //The Crucible// and the Salem Witch Trials**

Anticipation Guide

Essential Questions

1. First, watch this video for background information on the Salem Witch Trials.
 * List of historical figures to research

2. Then, read these brief explanations of Life in 1692, Religion and Witchcraft, Economic and Social Divisions, Puritan Children, and The People. Take notes on each.

3. As we read...

4. Things to Take Notes On

5. Check out these other resources:

A trailer for the movie. Helps with visualizing the characters and their lifestyles.

YouTube Clips from the movie

Major Characters and Descriptions

"Why I Wrote The Crucible" by Arthur Miller

[|Modern McCarthyism - NPR piece from 4/4]

Done Early? Go on a Witch Hunt or play "You're Accused!"

Important Quotes from //The Crucible//

@HONORS work

Quotation Explanation

Is John Proctor a Tragic Hero?

Jeopardy Review Game

Preparation for TEST

 * LINKS WITH MORE INFO**

Archives of Salem Witch Trials

Images related to The Salem Witch Trials

Various Torture Methods

Witch Craft accusations in The Middle Ages - The Spanish Inquisition and the Malleus Maleficarum