The Scarlet Letter

Literature Circles
Ms. Semroc
December 1st, 2014

The Basics
Who: YOU GUYS, in groups of 4
What: Literature Circlesthink of them as a
more structured kind of book club.
Where: In class (and at home for homework as
you are preparing for your role)
When: Every Thursday during our TSL unit
Why: To promote learning that is centered
around YOU, the students.

Discussion Director
Before each Thursday meeting, the Discussion
Director should have written 5 deep-thinking
questions about the weeks readings to ask the
group.
For example: On page 500, Dumbledore says Your
failure to understand that there are things much
worse than death has always been your greatest
weakness. Do we agree with him that death is not the
worst thing that can happen to us?

As the group answers/discusses the question, the

Discussion director is writing brief notes on each
persons response. This, as well as your questions,
will be turned in!

Tweety Bird
These should be no more than 140 characters!
Include a page number that references the
scene you are drawing from in the book.
Your tweets should draw from several
different chaptersAKA they should show me
that you read ALL the assigned chapters, not
just one.
Example:
Harry Potter just blocked my Cruciatus Curse
again! Guess Ill have to retreat into the
Forbidden Forest til I regain my strength. #FAIL.
Page 456 of Harry Potter

Illustrator
Let your creativity shine by using some sort of
visual medium to convey the plot/themes/emotions
of the assigned reading.
This could be a hand-drawn picture, collage,
poster, etc. but can also be a digital medium like
a Photopeach, a Pinterest board, a Tumblr, etc.
Your picture/pictures should include the page
number of the passage that inspired you and you
should be prepared to defend your choice!
Example: http://www.pinterest.com/barbiej101/
chapters-3-4-of-twilight/

Lyrics Lover
Your role is to choose 3 songs that pair with
the reading from the week! You may select
songs that share the same tone, mood, or
theme of our reading.
You must quote the lyrics of your songs to
specific quotes/moments in The Scarlet
Letter that your song relates to. This means,
you will turn in quotes of LYRICS paired to
TEXTUAL EVIDENCE!
Three words, dear Romeo, and good
night indeed. If that thy bent of love
be honorable,
Thy purpose marriage, send me word
tomorrow -Juliet [2.2]

Marry me
Today and every day
Say you will
Marry Me by Train
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghZt2cILcCU

Historian
Your role is to connect the reading from The
Scarlet Letter to popular culture or current
events.
You must submit a written response (2-3
paragraphs) explaining:

state the connection between TSL & your choice

explain what was chosen
explain why it was chosen

Example:

The Hunger Games Modern day China/

Hong Kong

What will happen

You will arrive to class every Thursday with the
necessary materials for your particular role.
You will meet with your group and present what you
created to your group members, as well as engaging
in a discussion of the text lead by the Discussion
Director.
If time, each group will present.
You will turn in your materials to Ms. Semroc and
evaluate yourself and your peers.
ALL WORK must be submitted each Thursday in your
groups folder! If you are submitting your work via
email, you must email Ms. S BEFORE class.

FAQS
You will ROTATE roles each weektherefore,
everyone will get a chance to fulfill each
role.
You are graded both as a group AND
individually.
If someone doesnt pull their weight, you will
not be penalized.

This is a major part of your grade this unit,

so take it seriously!
If you get stuck, feel free to ask for my help!