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Examples of Puritan Texts

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Religious Text:  The Bay Psalm Book

This was the very first book published in the New England colonies. 

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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.

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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.
  • Assignment -- "Of Plymouth Plantation" Comprehension Questions

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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

  • Literature Assignment #2 -->  Anne Bradstreet poetry comprehension questions.  Complete this assignment after annotating both poems. (.docx)

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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.

  • "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.
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Poetry (Narrative):  The Day of Doom by Michael Wigglesworth

This long, narrative poem about Judgement Day was the first bestseller in the American Colonies.

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