The Scarlet Letter Lesson Plan

Chillingworth's Letter

Kind of Activity:

Artistic Response

Objective:

Students will be able to explore character through an art project

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.R.1, CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.R.2, CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.W.3

Structure:

While Hester is labeled in the book through her scarlet letter, there is no corresponding letter that labels Chillingworth. As Chillingworth is arguably the more malevolent character, tell students that it is now their job to create a letter for him to wear, in order to shame him for his evil.

Using construction paper and other basic classroom equipment, students will create letters for Chillingworth. They should...