Nathanial Hawthorne
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Bio Poem Assignment
Students analyze character and symbolism in The Scarlet Letter by writing a bio poem.
Book-a-Minute Classics: The Scarlet Letter
Just for fun: the novel condensed to a one-minute read.
Companies 'Named And Shamed' For Bad Behavior
This 2010 news item brings the novel into the 21st century.
Deceit, Despair, and Dejection: Connecting Speak and The Scarlet Letter
Graffitti questions, discussion questions, sample writing prompts, and related Websites.
Hester Prynne and Monica Lewinsky -- shunning in society
Students consider modern figures who are shunned and compare them to Hester.
Interactive Approach to The Scarlet Letter
Students try to get a sense of the daily lives of Puritans by conducting research and by reading Anne Bradstreet's poem "On the Burning of our House."
Knowing your ABC's
An alphabet activity that can also be adapted to other novels.
No Fear Literature: The Scarlet Letter
On the left, the original text. On the right, a readable paraphrase. A great resource for ELL students and struggling readers.
The Scarlet Letter Character Analysis
This handout details the requirements of a writing assignment. MS-Word or compatible application is required for access.
The Scarlet Letter
Vocabulary, focus questions, additional links, and classroom activities. Materials are available for download.
The Scarlet Letter
Summary, suggestions for related reading, and a link to an extensive teacher's guide. The teacher's guide requires Adobe Reader or equivalent application.
The Scarlet Letter
Julian Hawthorne's review of the novel, dated 1886 and published in The Atlantic Monthly.
The Scarlet Letter Scandal Project
Students research other people who have been shunned as the object of scandal, select a letter for each, and explain why. The page includes a list of people students might investigate.
Teacher's Guide to The Scarlet Letter
Overview, biography, learning activities. Requires Adobe Reader or compatible application for access.
Vocabulary from The Scarlet Letter
A dozen words presented in context. Click on the word for its definition and synonyms.
