1. Objective: Create a project that uses technology to showcase your understanding of the characters, themes, setting, or symbolism in The Scarlet Letter. Use a combination of music, pictures, and/or videos to both inform and entertain your audience. SAMPLE PROJECT IDEAS: A. Pick 3 songs and explain in a power point how the lyrics illustrate a current take on elements of TSL. B.Use photos, quotes, and music to create a montage of symbolic elements. C.Film a commercial for a current product from which one or more of the characters would benefit. (Example: Visine for Chillingworth’s glowing red eyes) D.Create a modern version of TSL or a spoof of it. E.“Interview” Hester at the end of her life. Show pictures from her life.

2. 10 points for use of technology 10 points for meeting 3-10 minute limit 20 points for creativity/entertainment value 30 points for showing extended understanding of TSL 20 points for effort and execution (30 for individuals) 10 points for collaboration (all group members participate equitably)

3. A modern take on the scarlet letter

4. One modern take on the Scarlet Letter is through music… …Make a connection… …Music relates to many people and places… F0r Example: Eminem ft. Rihanna- Love the way you lie Kris Allen- The Tuth ParamorE- Ignorance The Script- Breakeven Lady Gaga- Bad Romance

5. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uelHwf8o7http://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/eminem/lovethewayyoulie

7. … the connection

8. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OH9A6tn_P6g&ob=avhttp://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/paramore/ignorance

9. if I'm a bad person, you don't like me Well I guess I'll make my own way It's a circle A mean cycle I can't excite you anymore Where's your gavel? Your jury? What's my offense this time? You're not a judge but if you're gonna judge me Well sentence me to another life Don't wanna hear your sad songs I don't wanna feel your pain When you swear it's all my fault Cause you know we're not the same (no) We're not the same (no) Oh we're not the same Yeah the friends who stuck together We wrote our names in blood But I guess you can't accept that the change is good (hey) It's good (hey) It's good Well you treat me just like another stranger Well it's nice to meet you sir I guess I'll go I best be on my way out You treat me just like another stranger Well it's nice to meet you sir I guess I'll go I best be on my way out Ignorance is your new best friend Ignorance is your new best friend This is the best thing that could've happened Any longer and I wouldn't have made it It's not a war no, it's not a rapture I'm just a person but you can't take it The same tricks that, that once fooled me They won't get you anywhere I'm not the same kid from your memory Well now I can fend for myself Don't wanna hear your sad songs I don't wanna feel your pain When you swear it's all my fault Cause you know we're not the same (no) We're not the same (no) Oh we're not the same Yeah we used to stick together We wrote our names in blood But I guess you can't accept that the change is good (hey) It's good (hey) It's good Well you treat me just like another stranger Well it's nice to meet you sir I guess I'll go I best be on my way out You treat me just like another stranger Well it's nice to meet you sir I guess I'll go I best be on my way out Ignorance is your new best friend Ignorance is your new best friend Ignorance is your new best friend Ignorance is your new best friend Well you treat me just like another stranger Well it's nice to meet you sir I guess I'll go I best be on my way out You treat me just like another stranger Well it's nice to meet you sir I guess I'll go I best be on my way out if I'm a bad person, you don't like me Well I guess I'll make my own way It's a circle A mean cycle I can't excite you anymore Where's your gavel? Your jury? What's my offense this time? You're not a judge but if you're gonna judge me Well sentence me to another life Don't wanna hear your sad songs I don't wanna feel your pain When you swear it's all my fault Cause you know we're not the same (no) We're not the same (no) Oh we're not the same Yeah the friends who stuck together We wrote our names in blood But I guess you can't accept that the change is good (hey) It's good (hey) It's good Well you treat me just like another stranger Well it's nice to meet you sir I guess I'll go I best be on my way out You treat me just like another stranger Well it's nice to meet you sir I guess I'll go I best be on my way out Ignorance is your new best friend Ignorance is your new best friend This is the best thing that could've happened Any longer and I wouldn't have made it It's not a war no, it's not a rapture I'm just a person but you can't take it The same tricks that, that once fooled me They won't get you anywhere I'm not the same kid from your memory Well now I can fend for myself Don't wanna hear your sad songs I don't wanna feel your pain When you swear it's all my fault Cause you know we're not the same (no) We're not the same (no) Oh we're not the same Yeah we used to stick together We wrote our names in blood But I guess you can't accept that the change is good (hey) It's good (hey) It's good Well you treat me just like another stranger Well it's nice to meet you sir I guess I'll go I best be on my way out You treat me just like another stranger Well it's nice to meet you sir I guess I'll go I best be on my way out Ignorance is your new best friend Ignorance is your new best friend Ignorance is your new best friend Ignorance is your new best friend Well you treat me just like another stranger Well it's nice to meet you sir I guess I'll go I best be on my way out You treat me just like another stranger Well it's nice to meet you sir I guess I'll go I best be on my way out

10. … the connection

11. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9yZ1uI5yPbY&obhttp://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/script/breakeven

12. I'm still alive but I'm barely breathing Just prayin' to a god that I don't believe in Cos I got time while she got freedom Cos when a heart breaks no it don't break even Her best days will be some of my worst She finally met a man that's gonna put her first While I'm wide awake she's no trouble sleeping Cos when a heart breaks no it don't breakeven... even... no What am I supposed to do when the best part of me was always you, And what am I supposed to say when I'm all choked up that you're ok I'm falling to pieces, yeah, I'm falling to pieces They say bad things happen for a reason But no wise words gonna stop the bleeding Cos she's moved on while I'm still grieving And when a heart breaks no it don't breakeven even... no What am I gonna to do when the best part of me was always you, And what am I supposed to say when I'm all choked up that you're ok I'm falling to pieces, yeah, I'm falling to pieces, yeah, I'm falling to pieces (One still in love while the other ones leaving) I'm falling to pieces (Cos when a heart breaks no it don't breakeven) Oh you got his heart and my heart and none of the pain You took your suitcase, I took the blame. Now I'm try'na make sense of what little remains ooh Cos you left me with no love and no love to my name. I'm still alive but I'm barely breathing Just prayin' to a god that I don't believe in Cos I got time while she got freedom Cos when a heart breaks no it don't break No it don't break No it don't break even no What am I gonna do when the best part of me was always you and What am I suppose to say when I'm all choked up that you're ok (Oh glad your okay now) I'm falling to pieces yeah (Oh I'm glad your okay) I'm falling to pieces yeah (One still in love while the other ones leaving) I'm falling to pieces (Cos when a heart breaks no it don't breakeven) Oh it don't break even no Oh it don't break even no Oh it don't break even no They say bad things happen for a reason But no wise words gonna stop the bleeding Cos she's moved on while I'm still grieving And when a heart breaks no it don't breakeven even... no What am I gonna to do when the best part of me was always you, And what am I supposed to say when I'm all choked up that you're ok I'm falling to pieces, yeah, I'm falling to pieces, yeah, I'm falling to pieces (One still in love while the other ones leaving) I'm falling to pieces (Cos when a heart breaks no it don't breakeven) Oh you got his heart and my heart and none of the pain You took your suitcase, I took the blame. Now I'm try'na make sense of what little remains ooh Cos you left me with no love and no love to my name. I'm still alive but I'm barely breathing Just prayin' to a god that I don't believe in Cos I got time while she got freedom Cos when a heart breaks no it don't break No it don't break No it don't break even no What am I gonna do when the best part of me was always you and What am I suppose to say when I'm all choked up that you're ok (Oh glad your okay now) I'm falling to pieces yeah (Oh I'm glad your okay) I'm falling to pieces yeah (One still in love while the other ones leaving) I'm falling to pieces (Cos when a heart breaks no it don't breakeven) Oh it don't break even no Oh it don't break even no Oh it don't break even no

13. … the connection