Salem Witch Trials Reading Comprehension | Functional Skills English L1–L2 & KS3 Non-Fiction

This Salem Witch Trials Reading Comprehension Pack is ideal for Functional Skills English Level 1–2, KS3 English, and GCSE English Language support. It includes a detailed non-fiction reading text and a full set of exam-style comprehension questions with complete answers, making it perfect for classwork, homework, revision, or independent study.

The non-fiction text explores the historical events of the 1692 Salem Witch Trials, covering the causes of the hysteria, key figures such as Betty Parris, Abigail Williams and Tituba, the role of spectral evidence, the trials and executions, and the eventual end of the crisis. Learners analyse themes such as mass hysteria, injustice, fear, social tensions and unreliable evidence—skills directly linked to Level 2 Functional Skills reading requirements and GCSE Paper 2.

The comprehension questions assess retrieval, inference, summarising key points, identifying viewpoints, comparing ideas, and explaining historical context. The answer sheet provides clear, model responses to support teacher feedback and learner self-assessment.

This resource is suitable for English lessons, History crossover lessons, intervention groups or exam preparation.

What’s Included:
• Non-fiction reading text: The Salem Witch Trials
• Full set of comprehension questions
• Complete answer sheet with detailed responses
• High-quality historical text for literacy and English skills
• Ideal for Functional Skills English, KS3 comprehension, or GCSE support

Perfect For:
✔Functional Skills English Level 1–2
✔ KS3 English reading lessons
✔GCSE English Language Paper 2 support
✔ Homework, revision or cover work
✔ Cross-curricular English/History lessons