Success Link
Success Link: Witches' Brew: Mixing the 1950s and 1690s in a Crucible
Use this lesson plan as an introduction to a study of the play, The Crucible,to help students discover the link between the supposed topic of the play and the political situation in the United States when the play was written.
The English Teacher
The English Teacher: Teaching the Scarlet Letter
This lesson plan-tutorial focuses on teaching vocabulary with literature through the book "The Scarlet Letter" by Nathaniel Hawthorne.
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: The Colonial Period of American History
Comprehensive information about the colonial period of American History. Includes information about New England, colonies, government, people, The French and Indian War, and the Salem Witch Trials.
Other
Arthur Miller's "The Crucible:" Fact & Fiction
This personal website provides an essay by Margo Burns, whose interest lies in 17th Century New England (particularly the Salem Witch Trials). The essay focuses on separating the facts from the fictional depiction of Miller's...
Shmoop University
Shmoop: The Crucible
Arthur Miller's play The Crucible is a re-enactment of the Salem Witch Trials. This fascinating site analyses the themes and characters in play.
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Short Stories: "Young Goodman Brown" by Nathaniel Hawthorne
This lesson focuses on the short story "Young Goodman Brown" by Nathaniel Hawthorne. It features links to the article "The Salem Witchcraft Hysteria of 1692 and 'Young Goodman Brown'" and the PDF text for the short story. It also defines...
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: American Passages: Gothic Undercurrents: Nathaniel Hawthorne
Nathaniel Hawthorne is featured in this brief biography highlighting his Puritan family background which inspired his thought provoking writings of the nineteenth century. Click on "Nathaniel Hawthorne Activities" for related resources.
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: The Witches of Salem
In 1692 a group of adolescent girls in Salem Village, Massachusetts, became subject to strange fits after hearing tales told by a West Indian slave. When they were questioned, they accused several women of being witches who were...
Shmoop University
Shmoop: The Scarlet Letter: In a Nutshell
This site analyses the novel in its historical context and provides a look into 17th century America.
Washington State University
Washington State University: Literary Movements
This Washington State University site provides a wonderful source for all the literary movements that have taken place in American Literature from 1620-1920. Click on the movement (listed on the left)you are interested in (Naturalism,...
The History Cat
The History Cat: History of Colonial America: Witchcraft in Salem
Describes what happened in the Puritan town of Salem, Massachusetts in 1692 when a group of young girls began to have visions and were accused and tried for witchcraft.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Cotton Mather
Cotton Mather was a socially and politically influential New England Puritan minister, prolific author, and pamphleteer. He is often remembered for his connection to the Salem witch trials.