Examples of Puritan Texts
Religious Text: The Bay Psalm Book
This was the very first book published in the New England colonies.
This was the very first book published in the New England colonies.
Educational Text: The New England Primer
This book included lessons on reading and spelling with a Christian theme.
For example, for the letter "A", students were to read, "In Adam's fall, we sinned all," which reinforced the Puritan belief in Original Sin.
This book included lessons on reading and spelling with a Christian theme.
For example, for the letter "A", students were to read, "In Adam's fall, we sinned all," which reinforced the Puritan belief in Original Sin.
Historical Narrative: "Of Plymouth Plantation" by William Bradford
"Of Women and Children First" (.PDF)
This essay is a secondary source, and will provide some background information
about the Puritans' crossing to the Americas.
--> Assignment (.PDF)
"Of Plymouth Plantation" -- Part 1 (.PDF) | Part 2 (.PDF)
This is an excerpt from the historical narrative by William Bradford.
"Of Women and Children First" (.PDF)
This essay is a secondary source, and will provide some background information
about the Puritans' crossing to the Americas.
--> Assignment (.PDF)
"Of Plymouth Plantation" -- Part 1 (.PDF) | Part 2 (.PDF)
This is an excerpt from the historical narrative by William Bradford.
- Assignment -- "Of Plymouth Plantation" Comprehension Questions
Poetry: "Upon the Burning of Our House" and "To My Dear Beloved Husband"
by Anne Bradstreet
"Upon the Burning of Our House" Text
"To My Dear Beloved Husband" Text
by Anne Bradstreet
"Upon the Burning of Our House" Text
"To My Dear Beloved Husband" Text
- Literature Assignment #2 --> Anne Bradstreet poetry comprehension questions. Complete this assignment after annotating both poems. (.docx)
Sermon: "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God" by Jonathan Edwards
This sermon, given by Jonathan Edwards during a period of early American Colonial history called the First Great Awakening, caused hundreds to refocus their lives with a new emphasis on pleasing God.
In-class Reading: Full Text (Calvin College) | YouTube Video
Assignment: Read "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God". You will need to watch the YouTube video "America's Great Awakening" to complete the first part of the questions.
This sermon, given by Jonathan Edwards during a period of early American Colonial history called the First Great Awakening, caused hundreds to refocus their lives with a new emphasis on pleasing God.
In-class Reading: Full Text (Calvin College) | YouTube Video
Assignment: Read "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God". You will need to watch the YouTube video "America's Great Awakening" to complete the first part of the questions.
- "Sinners in the Hands of An Angry God" (.PDF) -- Part 1 | Part 2
- Literature Assignment -- Comprehension questions (.docx)
- "America's First Great Awakening" (YouTube)
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The Crucible by Arthur Miller
You can read a .PDF copy of this play here. |
Poetry (Narrative): The Day of Doom by Michael Wigglesworth
This long, narrative poem about Judgement Day was the first bestseller in the American Colonies.
This long, narrative poem about Judgement Day was the first bestseller in the American Colonies.
