Introduce your students to early American history with this engaging informational text on Puritan religion and beliefs! This resource provides students with a clear, accessible overview of Puritan values, practices, and worldview—perfect for building background knowledge before reading early American literature or Arthur Miller’s The Crucible. Includes an informational article, comprehension questions to check understanding, and an answer key for easy grading. Flexible for ELA or Social Studies classrooms.

Why Teachers Love It

• Builds essential context for The Crucible and early American literature
• Engages students in cross-curricular history and ELA learning
• Versatile for whole-class instruction, small groups, or independent work
• Supports literacy with informational text + comprehension questions
• Saves prep time with ready-to-use article and answer key

What’s Included

• 1-page informational article: Puritan Religion & Beliefs
• 1 page of comprehension/reflection questions
• Answer Key
• Formats: Printable PDF + Digital

Why It Works
This article helps students connect historical context to literature, making The Crucible and other early American texts more meaningful. By grounding students in Puritan religion and worldview, it provides the foundation for deeper discussions on faith, power, morality, and cultural influence in early America.