This is a literary unit designed for sixth, seventh, and eighth grade advanced English As A Second Language students. The two pieces of literature that will be addressed are: The Witch of BlacKBird Pond by Elizabeth George Speare and The Crucible by Arthur Miller. There is also an extensive part of the unit that deals with the influence of religion and witchcraft throughout history. Some of the literary concepts that are addressed are: characterization, mood, setting, and foreshadowing. Several internet research methods and writing assignments are used as well. The unit cumulates with a group research project and class presentations.