Scarlet Letter Project or Presentation Options (One or the other, not both)

                    PRESENTATION:

A. Write and sing a ballad, telling the story of Hester from any perspective you choose. Words should be typed and distributed to the class. I have a keyboard you may use, or you may bring a guitar.


B.Create a school appropriate video of at least two major scenes from the novel. Come in after school the day before to insure that your technology actually works. Use a flash drive or something you can count on. If I can’t see it, I can’t grade it. 5-6 minutes in length. No more that four people in a group.


C.  With one or two partners, write a dramatic script of at least one main scene a piece from the novel. In stage directions, describe the setting for each scene. For the class presentation, enact one of the scenes. Add props or costumes to recreate the scene effectively. I need to see evidence that each person has participated in the writing. Lines must be memorized.


D.  Create an embroidered or counted cross-stitch alphabet letter that looks like Hawthorne has described Hester’s "A." Include descriptions of the scarlet letter from the text, cited accurately, and a paragraph telling about your experience. Size and proportion should match the text’s description. I will be the least generous with this option, if insufficient effort is evident. You will need to show the class your work, as well as describe the process, including any insight into Hester’s life you may have gained by working with the needle as she did.






PROJECT:


A. Develop a two-page section from a Boston newspaper during the time/setting of this story. Your front page will be full of the story of Hester and Company, the scandal, her sin and punishment, or the aftermath. Your pages should include the following:





A banner headline


At least one picture with a caption


The lead story (at least 300 words)


Related side bar stories


Horoscope/advice column/gossip column/classifieds


Title of newspaper


At least on advertisement that is story-related


Editorial/weather report


B. Write a four page prequel to The Scarlet Letter in the language and style of Hawthorne. Size 14 font, double-spaced, Times New Roman.


C. Write a diary from the perspective of one of the main characters. Choose five major events in the novel for your character to respond to. Any changes that your character goes through should be dealt with in these journal entries. You should tell us how you feel about other characters and events. A diary entry should disclose motive and be written in the voice of the character.


D. Write a sequel featuring Pearl after the novel ends.　 Describe what her life is like and how she is affected by the events of the novel. Be sure your choices are consistent with what you know about Pearl and the novel. This should be between about four pages, double spaced, 14 font.