The Situation: Your class will be reading The Crucible by Arthur Miller. In order to appreciate this play, it is helpful to understand the Salem Witch Trials. You are assigned the following topic to research and present to the class.
Your Task: Investigate and report the Salem Witch Trials. In researching your topic, answer the following questions about the Salem Witch Trials.Questions to Answer:
You must also create 4 quiz questions that will be answered through the duration of the presentation and that may be used for a whole class quiz.
Questions to Answer in Presentation:
Some sites to help you get started:
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Your Task: Investigate and report the Salem Witch Trials. In researching your topic, answer the following questions about the Salem Witch Trials.Questions to Answer:
You must also create 4 quiz questions that will be answered through the duration of the presentation and that may be used for a whole class quiz.
Questions to Answer in Presentation:
- What were some beliefs about witchcraft and witches people held in the past?
- What were the Salem witchcraft trials?
- What are some possible explanations for the Salem witchcraft trials?
- What options did an accused witch have in Salem?
- How quickly did things get out of hand in Salem?
- How long did the Salem witchcraft trials go on for?
- What sort of evidence was used to arrest accused witches?
- Do "witch hunts" still happen?
Some sites to help you get started:
- http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/salem.htm
- https://www.nationalgeographic.org/interactive/salem-interactive/
- http://law2.umkc.edu/faculty/projects/ftrials/salem/ASAL_CH.HTM
- http://www.cavalierdaily.com/2010/11/12/modern-day-witch-hunts/
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