Name____________________________________________ period___________

Due Date_________       The Scarlet Letter unit sheet 

C Layer (45 points possible). You will be verbally assessed for each activity in this layer that you choose to complete. Complete at least one activity from each of the C level areas below. You must complete this layer before moving on to the next.  

                                                Possible     Points   

                                                points        earned    Initials 

            Vocabulary

1. Choose 20 words from the novel that you do  15 _________ ________

not know, look up their definitions and create flash

cards. Learn them. 

2. Create a crossword using 20 words from the novel.  15 _________ ________

Be sure to include a word bank.

              

3. Write a song that incorporates 15 vocabulary   15 _________ ________

words from the novel. Be sure the words are used

correctly in context. Perform it for your teacher

or the class. 

            Comprehension

1. Create a one page summary of the novel.    15 _________ ________

Be sure to use a strong topic sentence and

transitional words and phrases. 

2. Create a time line that includes 20 main events  15 _________ ________

   that occur in The Scarlet Letter.  

3. Create a 20 question multiple choice test  15 _________ ________

based on the novel.   

            Elements

1. Complete the outline study guide for the novel. 15 _________ ________ 

2. Create a poster that creatively incorporates  15 _________ ________

15 literary elements illustrated in the novel. 

3. Create a mobile that focuses on 10 different  15 _________ ________

literary elements from the story. Make sure it is

neat and that you can explain each element.  

B Layer (30 points possible). Choose one of the activities below. Credit is earned for learning, which comes about through listening, writing , discussion, reading and doing. You will be assessed using the rubric particular to your choice. 

                                                Possible     Points    Date

                                                points        earned 

1. Create your own story set in a Puritan   30 _________ ________

colony in America. Include at least 10

underlined vocabulary words. Use

dialogue to help your characters come alive.

Two page minimum 

2. Create a game that focuses on     30 _________ ________

the vocabulary and elements in The Scarlet

Letter. Include clear directions for how

to play, as well as everything needed to do so. 

3. Create a picture book for     30 _________ ________

The Scarlet Letter. Be sure the pictures tell

a cohesive story. Label 10 literary elements

evident in the illustrations. 

A Layer (25 points possible). Get an “A” level worksheet, find two current,

reliable sources on the topic, and create a bibliography for each one. Then summarize the main points of each source on the “A” level worksheet. Next, draft your opinion on the issue citing your research for support. Your opinion should be in paragraph form, include in-text citations, and be a minimum of 400 words.

Proofread, edit and type your final draft. Turn in the following:

_________final (typed) draft with citations

_________“A” level worksheet completed

                                                Possible     Points   Date

                                                points        earned

Choose one question to answer:

1. Is Dimmesdale’s deterioration   25 _________ ________

realistic?

   2. Is punishment an effective means    25 _________ ________

   of changing behavior?

   3. Is human dishonesty innate or is   25 _________ ________

it a learned behavior?