Common Core Standards: RL11-12.5, RL.11-12.3, SL11-12.4 Tuesday, October 23rd, 2018 Aim: How can we understand how Hester is treated in her community and how she deals with her suffering in chapters 2 and 3 of The Scarlet Letter? Do Now Answer one of the following questions. A. Why do people daydream and do you believe it’s an effective strategy/activity? B. Do you believe that Hester is effectively dealing with her punishment? Explain. Turn and Talk with your tablemates. Captains prepare to share with the whole class. Show any owed homework.

Common Core Standards: RL11-12.5, RL.11-12.3, SL11-12.4 Tuesday, October 23rd, 2018 Aim: How can we understand how Hester is treated in her community and how she deals with her suffering in chapters 2 and 3 of The Scarlet Letter? Agenda Do Now share out: turn and talk; captains share with whole class. Discuss/Share: Discuss evidence and analysis of adversities and overcoming adversities in chapters 2-3 in The Scarlet Letter. What inferences (conclusions) can you draw from the evidence presented? Take notes when needed. Reflections: What important skills did you acquire (or sharpen) in reading and analyzing chapters 2 and 3? What can you predict will happen next in The Scarlet Letter?

Word of the Week 8 Keyword: Acquire Date: 10.23.18 Word of the Week 8 Keyword: Acquire Information: (verb) to buy or obtain (an object or asset) for oneself Memory Clues: