Parent Guide > The Late Troubles at Salem

by Marjorie Rackliffe 2005

Welcome to the parent guide for this text! Read below to find out about what your child is reading in class and how you can support him/her at home.

This week in class, we’re reading "The Late Troubles at Salem" by Marjorie Rackliffe.

In the informational text "The Late Troubles of Salem," Marjorie Rackliffe discusses the witch trials that took place in Salem and their eventual end.

As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Justice, Freedom & Equality, Morality, and Power & Greed as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :

"What is fair?", "Why do people do bad things?", and "How does power corrupt?"

Ways to support your child:

  • Ask your child about this informational text at home:
    • What was "The Late Troubles at Salem" about?
    • What did you learn about Justice, Freedom & Equality?
    • What did you learn about Morality?
    • What did you learn about Power & Greed?
  • Watch The Salem Witch Trials (1692) Cartoon at home with your child.