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CTAP 295: PORTFOLIO CTAP 295: PORTFOLIO PRESENTATIONPRESENTATION
Junior Honors Literature:
The Scarlet LetterA
THE SCARLET LETTER THE SCARLET LETTER UNITUNIT
This unit is designed to be implemented immediately upon completion of reading the novel
This unit is designed to be implemented within three to four class periods
This unit is designed to help students understand theme within a work of literature
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Language Arts Standards Language Arts Standards AddressedAddressed
(2) Write responses to literature (2a) Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding
of significant ideas in works or passages (2b) Analyze the use of universal theme and
unique aspects of the text (2c) Support important ideas and viewpoints
through accurate and detailed references to the text
Instructional ObjectivesInstructional Objectives
Upon completion of reading the novel, students will be able to analyze a theme and use textual evidence to support it
Students will be able to write a response to the novel that shows understanding of a significant theme
Students will be able to support ideas with textual evidence
Student ActivitiesStudent Activities
Students will begin the unit by viewing a Power Point Presentation from the teacher regarding theme
Students will research themes within the novel in a variety of ways
Student will revise preliminary analysis paper to reflect knowledge obtained through research
Internet IntegrationInternet Integration
Students will research themes within The Scarlet Letter on web sites chosen by the teacher
Other Technology IntegrationOther Technology Integration
Teacher will present a Power Point Presentation as an introductory activity to familiarize students with theme within The Scarlet Letter
Lesson ImplementationLesson Implementation
Power Point Presentation by teacher
Pre-test Enhancing activities
on library computers guided by teacher
Post-test/Culminating activity
Overview of Student Overview of Student PerformancePerformance
Student performance improved significantly from pre-test to post-test due to the enhancing activities and teacher guidance
Pre Test & Post Test Scores
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Pre Test Post Test
Pre Test & Post Test Scores
Pre-test/Post-test DataPre-test/Post-test Data
Students were assigned to write an analytical essay based upon themes within The Scarlet Letter.
Students wrote their first draft after the teacher power point presentation, but before the enabling activities
Students revised their first draft after the enabling activities
Student scores improved significantly from pre-test to post-test
Criteria Points
1 2 3 4
OrganizationSequence of information is
difficult to follow.
Reader has difficulty following work because student jumps around.
Student presents information in logical sequence which reader
can follow.
Information in logical, interesting sequence
which reader can follow.____
Content KnowledgeStudent does not have grasp of
information; student cannot answer questions about subject.
Student is uncomfortable with content and is able to
demonstrate basic concepts.
Student is at ease with content, but fails to
elaborate.
Student demonstrates full knowledge (more than
required).____
Grammar and SpellingWork has four or more spelling
errors and/or grammatical errors.
Presentation has three misspellings and/or grammatical errors.
Presentation has no more than two misspellings
and/or grammatical errors.
Presentation has no misspellings or
grammatical errors.____
Neatness Work is Illegible.Work has three or four areas that are sloppy.
Work has one or two areas that are sloppy.
Work is neatly done. ____
References Work displays no references.Work does not have the appropriate number of
required references.
Reference section was completed incorrectly
Work displays the correct number of references,
written correctly.____
Total----> ____
Teacher Comments:
Lesson Plan RevisionsLesson Plan Revisions
More time neededHave students create their own power point
presentations for culminating activityExpand on the writing process