You be the jury! Salem Witch Trials of Margaret Scott and Samuel Wardwell
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Not Grade Specific
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Standards
CCSSSL.5.1
CCSSSL.5.1b
CCSSSL.5.3
CCSSSL.6.4
CCSSSL.7.4
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My students loved this! We used as a fun extra in our Social Studies/ELA block around Halloween and my students were so excited and engaged during
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Description
Here are two readers theatre type scripts that can be "performed" in any classroom or even a large audience. Some students or even adults will be needed to be the main characters, while the rest of the audience can become the jury. The jury will decide if Samuel and Margaret are guilty of witchcraft. Students will find it interesting that men were also accused of witchcraft.
The scripts are based off of the actual documents from history in the Salem Witch Trials.
Both Samuel and Margaret were executed on the same day, both being accused of witchcraft. They were among the last to be executed.
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Teaching Duration
90 minutes
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Standards
to see state-specific standards (only available in the US).
CCSSSL.5.1
Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 5 topics and texts, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.
CCSSSL.5.1b
Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions and carry out assigned roles.
CCSSSL.5.3
Summarize the points a speaker makes and explain how each claim is supported by reasons and evidence.
CCSSSL.6.4
Present claims and findings, sequencing ideas logically and using pertinent descriptions, facts, and details to accentuate main ideas or themes; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.
CCSSSL.7.4
Present claims and findings, emphasizing salient points in a focused, coherent manner with pertinent descriptions, facts, details, and examples; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.
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