Part A Write down all of the critical questions you hope to answer ahead of time. Then, record your conclusions-along with the
supporting text-as you progress through the reading. The table has sample questions you can use, or you can delete them
and use your own. Be sure to include questions that relate to character development and theme analysis.
Question
What is the play about?
Analysis
It is about the salem witch trials.
Textual Evidence
Salem, Massachusetts
What are the settings, motivations, or
societal values in which the play was
written?
What kinds of literary techniques does
the play use?
Which character(s) shows external
o character development?
Which character(s) shows internal
character development?
Where do these common themes show
up in the text?
• fear
• persecution
• power
• control