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 * You will read Nathaniel Hawthorne’s novel in chunks of approximately 3-4 chapters at a time. Please note this is not light reading and you will need approximately one hour each night to read the selections. As we progress with the reading, there will be several assessments:**


 * • occasional assignments to select a passage and write a response to it**
 * • class discussion/book groups**
 * • blog journal prompts**
 * • Literary Companion selections**
 * • random reading checks**


 * For your reading of The Scarlet Letter, book groups will meet seven times to discuss the novel and address each aspect listed below. Take notes on this sheet for each of your meetings and save it to your group’s Wiki, noting the date and members names at the top.**


 * Suggestion: Here is a convenient breakdown for seven meetings:**


 * 1. Monday. 11/8 Chapters 1-3**
 * 2. Wed, 11/10 Chapters 4-6**
 * 3. Mon. 11/15 Through Chapter 10**
 * 4. Wed. 11/17 Chapters 11-13**
 * 5. Fri. 11/19 Chapters 14-16**
 * 6. Mon. 11/22 Chapters 17-21**
 * 7. Wed. 11/24 Chapters 22-24 (finish)**


 * Write your notes after each category below. What did your group discuss about:**


 * • Imagery/ Symbolism:**


 * • Character Behavior or Psychology:**


 * • Interesting Passages (note the page number):**


 * • Questions/ Predictions you have:**


 * • Other (connections to modern life or your personal life):**