Directions:
Split the class into groups of 3-4 students, and give half the groups the Sarah Good research & give the other half the Tituba research.
Students will need 30 minutes to read the source & answer the questions together. Ask each group to choose a scribe & tell them how you would like them to complete and submit their work (on paper? through Canvas or Google Classroom?)
Sarah Good Research Source:
Sarah Good Research Questions:
- Why does Sarah Good accuse Sarah Osborne?
- (Irony) What does Sarah Good lie about near the end of the testimony, and why do you think she made up that lie? Ultimately, why does this lie not convince the court that she is a good Christian?
- Her husband testifies against her. Why might he have done this?
- Are the questions Sarah Good is asked worded fairly? Explain what is fair or unfair about how they are wording the questions.
- Is the summary provided at the end of the court document fair or biased? What assumptions does it make and what does it include that is an opinion rather than a fact based on her testimony?
Tituba Research Sources
https://salem.lib.virginia.edu/people/tituba.html
Tituba Research Questions:
- Who was Tituba?
- How did Tituba’s confession influence the course of the Salem Witch Trials, and what specific claims did she make during her confession?
- What are some of the misconceptions or myths about Tituba’s background and role in the Salem Witch Trials, and how do they differ from historical records?
- What role did racial stereotypes and cultural biases play in shaping the narrative around Tituba’s identity and actions?
- What does the article suggest about the reliability of the sources used to understand Tituba’s life and involvement in the Salem Witch Trials?
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