The Crucible and the Salem Witchcraft Trials Literature and History
Class experience
US Grade 8 - 11
Learn the real history of witchcraft accusations, and explore The Crucible. This course is an integrated history and literature course intended to explore a historical context, as well as analyze a related piece of literature. While looking at visual and written primary documents, in this course we will explore the causes and implications of the Salem Witchcraft Trials in the context of historical circumstances. Witchcraft trials throughout Europe and the New World operated as a means of...
3 lessons//3 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Historical context for witchcraft accusationsWeek 2Lesson 2What happened in Salem?Week 3Lesson 3Literary analysis of the Crucible
Students will learn about the historical circumstances of witchcraft accusations, and specifically the situation in Salem. Students will also learn literary analysis techniques as we explore the play The Crucible in light of the actual historical events.
I have a master's degree in history from the University of Cambridge and 17 years teaching experience. I have taught approved AP European, US, and English Literature courses for many years. I am trained in both historical research, as well as literary and textual analysis.
Homework Offered
Students will have reading and writing assignments each week.Assessments Offered
Assessment can be provided in by any means the family requests.Grades Offered
The witchcraft trials do involve capital punishment and some discussion of the crimes and how the victims were executed. Parental guidance is suggested. While this class will avoid any graphic discussion of the executions, typical punishments for victims of witchcraft accusations will be mentioned.
The Crucible by Arthur Miller https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=sites&srcid=amVmZmNvc2Nob29scy51c3xzcGV5ZXJ8Z3g6MjYwNDRlZDBhYThmN2VkYw
Hi everyone! I am Brandy, and I lead BE Education. I have a master's degree in history from the University of Cambridge in the UK, and I love teaching history, literature, research, and writing! I have been teaching history, writing, research,...
Group Class
$60
for 3 classes1x per week, 3 weeks
45 min
Completed by 19 learners
Live video meetings
Ages 12-17
3-6 learners per class