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Common Lit: Book Pairings: "The Crucible" by Arthur Miller

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In +J1105:J1113this allegorical drama, inspired by the witch hunt trials of 1692-93 and the 1950s Red Scare, the town of Salem is plagued by hysteria and accusations of witchcraft. Selected (9) reading passages (grades 8-12) to pair with "The Crucible" by Arthur Miller. [Free account registration required for specific tools.]

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mccarthyism, the crucible
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Classroom Considerations
  • Knovation Readability Score: 5 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)