1. Finishing The Scarlet Letter You need your book, reading questions, and computer if possible.

2. Reflective Writing Paragraph The protagonist, or main character, of The Scarlet Letter is, of course, Hester Prynne. The antagonist is the character in opposition to the protagonist. In your opinion, based on our reading and in- class discussion, who is the antagonist of The Scarlet Letter? Start your paragraph with your answer –no first person- and then explain your choice.

3. Finishing chapters 23-24 Chapter 23Chapter 24 1. What is the crowd’s reaction to Dimmesdale’s sermon? 2. What is the subject of Dimmesdale’s sermon? 3. Where is the sermon delivered? 4. Who tries to help the frail minister? 5. Why is the governor anxious about Dimmesdale? 6. Where does Dimmesdale ask Hester and Pearl to join him? 7. Who tries to stop Dimmesdale’s action? 8. What does Dimmesdale confess to the people of New England? 9. What is Chillingworth’s reaction to Dimmesdale’s confession? 10. What are Dimmesdale’s last words to Chillingworth? 11. Describe the reaction of the multitude. 12. Why/how is Pearl’s “errand as a messenger of anguish” fulfilled? 1. What do some of the spectators see on Dimmesdale’s breast? 2. How do others interpret these strange events? 3. What is the fate of Roger Chillingworth? 4. To whom does he leave his estate? 5. Why does Hester return to New England? 6. What probably will happen to Pearl? 7. Where is Hester buried? 8. What object united the lovers in death?

4. essay… What does it take to make a “good” essay?

5. Introduction Starts with a broad, attention-grabbing statement Narrows down leading to your thesis statement Ends with a carefully-crafted thesis statement Includes the topic, your opinion (without first person), and a preview of the essay to come Body Paragraphs 3 (often, and in this case) Each starts with a topic sentence tied to the thesis and previewing content of body paragraph Full of information, including 2-ish quotations from the book and other details to support your point Each should end with a concluding sentence that wraps up the paragraph and connects to the next point… Conclusion Starts with a restated thesis Reiterates main point but broadens back out… Ends in a clincher that connects paper topic to something bigger

6. How to earn an… Checklist 12 pt. Times New Roman Last name and page number MLA heading Title with Nathaniel Hawthorne and The Scarlet Letter Double-spacing 5 paragraphs Literary present tense Boston, Massachusetts 1642 to 1649 Puritan society Central idea from prompt Thesis statement 3 topic sentences Citations at end of sentences “quotation” ( # ). =correct punctuation of citations 6 to 8 short quotations 600 to 750 words Work Cited page

7. Document set-up… [insert fusion link]

8. Rubric

9. Rubric

10. Rubric

11. Rubric

12. Rubric elements + checklist elements = AMAZING ESSAY!

13. Sample Prompt: Many novels use contrasting places (for example, two countries, two cities or towns, two houses, or the land and the sea) to represent opposed forces or ideas that are central to the meaning of the work. Choose a novel that contrasts two such places. Write an essay explaining how the places differ, what each place represents, and how their contrast contributes to the meaning of the work.

14. The “Prompt” 1 - Secrets2 - Symbol 1. Often in literature, a character’s success in achieving goals depends on keeping a secret and divulging it only at the right moment, if at all. Choose a novel that requires a character to keep a secret. In a well-organized essay, explain the necessity for secrecy and how the character’s choice to reveal or keep the secret affects the plot and contributes to the meaning of the work as a whole. 2. A symbol is an object, action, or event that represents something or that creates a range of associations beyond itself. In literary works a symbol can express an idea, clarify meaning, or enlarge literal meaning. Select a novel and, focusing on one symbol, write an essay analyzing how that symbol functions in the work and what it reveals about the characters or themes of the work as a whole.

15. Break down the prompt / plan your thesis… What can your 3 body paragraphs be about? This determines your thesis…

16. Let’s start together… First Draft Due: Thurs 10/30 or Fri 10/31!