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Juniors ~ The Crucible

As we are watching The Crucible, and soon beginning Scarlet Letter, you may want to learn more about the Salem Witchcraft Trials of 1692 (also at Discovery School)

Again, we will have a test on the film on Monday, including the vocabulary from the play (in your book). I also recommend that you read the introductory pages to Act One, at the very least.

As noted, we will begin Scarlet Letter next week, so you must have your book with you when you come to class on Tuesday. Although no particular edition is required, I recommend the Modern Libary version (and I'll be referencing page numbers from that version in class).

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