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Puritan Literature
The Examination of Sarah Good
Salem Court Documents, 1692
Textbook Page 144
Build Background
Read this section that provides background information for the piece you are about to read.
Write a 3 sentence summary of the information included.
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Define:
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Loaded Language - _____________________________________________________________
Loaded Questions - _____________________________________________________________
Active Reading: Detecting Bias
As you read, record examples of loaded language or questions that reveal the biases of the
court officials. Did it come from the Summary or the Transcript, and who said it?
Example
Summary
Transcript
Literary Analysis
Directions: Compare and contrast the summary and the transcript. Use the Venn Diagram
below to record your ideas. Make sure to consider the following:
- What did you infer from the transcript that you didn’t learn from the summary?
- What information does the summary provide?
- Is the summary an accurate reflection of the events?
- What are the possible motivations of those who wrote each document?
Summary
Transcript
In your opinion, which document seems to be the more credible, or trustworthy, source of
information about the trial? Explain your opinion.
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