The Scarlet Letter Project
If Hester were here today, what advice would she give women today about issues
women are challenged with? What are the letters women continue to wear today?
The purpose of this project is to explore the roots of the female condition in
America and how they persist today.
Issues to consider:
? Single motherhood
? Arranged marriage
? Sexual assault
? Mental health issues
? Slut-shaming
? bullying/public shaming
? Cyberbullying
? Unequal employment opportunity
? Encouragement towards education/employment
? Power -> lack of power in leadership
? Double standards
? Objectification of women
? Exploitation of women
? Toxic Femininity
? Gender roles
? Housewife Expectations
You will be using The Scarlet Letter as your master text. There should be a
specific connection made from the text and your assigned issue. Please use
and cite the text in your project.
There are four parts to this assignment.
1. Write a 1 page typed explanation of why this is still a pressing issue today.
2. Find a relatable article or news report that depicts an example of your topic.
Read, annotate, make connections.
3. Create a short presentation (could be a one-pager, a video you create, artwork)
for class.
4. In class, we will reflect on your experience.
Dates: Your page-long explanation (#1) is due by 8:00 am on Friday, December 16th
You will also share your presentations with classmates on that same day.
American Literature
Name: ______________________________________
The Scarlet Letter Project Rubric
Score:
________/55
1 Page explanation of the letter:
________/20
(Ideas are expressed clearly and compellingly; all rules of English composition are observed.)
Well-selected article which accurately depicts assigned issue
(Annotate to reflect interaction and understanding.)
________/5
Creativity and craftsmanship of your presentation:
(Presentation captures attention, as Hesteràdoes. Reflect analysis, time and effort.)
________/25
Final Reflection
________/5
(Ideas are expressed clearly and compellingly; all rules of English composition are observed.)
Presentation
The Scarlet Letter Presentation Rubric
Organization: Students
present information in a
logical, interesting sequence.
Presentation meets all
outlined project
requirements.
Presentation Skills:
Students maintain eye
contact with audience and use
clear, volume appropriate
And the student
becomes the
teacherove to the head
of the class!
ïme men are
born mediocre,
some men achieve
mediocrity, and
some men have
mediocrity thrust
upon them–Joseph Heller
Did you focus all
of your energy on
your test in ___
(insert
Geometry/Chemis
try/Speech, etc.)
last night?
In one word: ouch!
5
4
3
2
1-0
5
4
3
2
1-0
voices to articulate points.
Delivery reflects preparation
and enthusiasm. Little to no
verbal static.
Visuals/Props/Activity:
Students use colorful,
creative, and relevant visuals
to enhance presentation.
Visuals are professional.
Visuals enhance the
presentation quality.
Subject Knowledge: Students
demonstrate careful study
and analysis of the novel.
Presentation is accurate to
the text. Students clearly
understand the text and how
it applies to their particular
project assignment.
5
4
3
2
1-0
10-9
8-7
6-5
4-3
2-0

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