2. Aims of the lesson:
- to practise expressing opinions and giving arguments about
Hester Prynne’ s case
- to compare and contrast a movie scene with a fragment from
the novel
- to practise four viewing strategies: summarizing, questioning,
characterizing and connecting
- to discuss the necessity of punishment and its various
implications (moral, emotional, social, educational etc)
- to practise critical thinking skills and develop attitudes of
empathy, tolerance and compassionate treatment of others
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4. Activity 2: Compare and contrast
Watch a scene from the movie “The Scarlet Letter”.
Compare and contrast the scene with the
corresponding fragments from the novel, Chapter II - The
Market Place and Chapter III -“The Recognition”.
(Timing: 10 minutes)
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5. Activity 3: Reciprocal Teaching
Use one of the viewing strategies below to discuss the movie
scene: summarizing, questioning, characterizing and connecting.
After watching the scene, take notes based on your chosen strategy
and be prepared to lead a discussion in front of your class.
Timing: 10 minutes
Summarizing Questioning Characterizing Connecting
Beyond retelling Ask at least three Portray the three Make at least three
what happens in the questions about the characters who connections between
scene, identify what scene; these could appear in the scene – the ideas or events in
you think are the include questions Mr. Wilson, Hester the scene to your
three most important that address Prynne, Arthur own experience, the
details from the confusing parts or Dimmesdale - by world today or other
fragment and explain thought questions referring to their movies you have
why they are that the scene makes gestures and choice seen.
important. you wonder about. of words.
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6. Evaluation Grid
Competence No of Ss to attain the
competence
Summarizing the movie ….out of 30
scene
Questioning …. out of 30
Characterizing …. out of 30
Connecting ….out of 30
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7. Activity 4:
Watch the second scene from the movie “The Scarlet
Letter” and answer the following questions:
1. How was the idea of punishment born? Why?
2. What does the “scarlet letter” mean to :
- Hester Prynne?
- Arthur Dimmesdale?
- the authorities/ officials?
- the community members ?
- Pearl?
3. Why do you think that justice is done differently
nowadays?
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8. Activity 5: Student feedback
On individual sheets of paper do the following:
1. Write something you liked about the activity.
2. Write something you have learned.
3. Write something you didn’t like/understand.
4. Share a thought or feelings you didn’t have
the time or the courage to share.
5. Make a suggestion for the next English class.
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9. Homework
Answer the following question using no more
than 150 words:
“Do people have the right to label
other people?”
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