The Witch Hunt: A Lesson in Fear and Power
- Kate
- Oct 24, 2025
- 2 min read
Updated: Nov 8, 2025
This ESL Lesson Plan The Witch Hunt takes C1 learners into the dark and fascinating world of witches, fear, and superstition. Based on the history of European witch hunts and the infamous Salem trials, this lesson invites learners to explore why witch hunts happened, who was accused, and what these events reveal about society, fear, and power.
Perfect for Halloween or any lesson exploring history, belief, and critical thinking, The Witch Hunt: a lesson in fear and power helps learners question how fear shapes society — then and now.