SL+Characterization


 * Discussion Prompt:**

How does Hawthorne introduce and develop your character in __The Scarlet Letter__?

Your prompt response should have four sections:
 * introduce your topic and state your thesis
 * how Hawthorne introduces your character (when, where, how) in the story--consider why Hawthorne does it this way...
 * how Hawthorne develops your character in the story--the characters are round and dynamic--so it is implied that they develop.
 * conclusion to your response

When you are finished, go back and review and revise your introduction to make sure it introduces your overall ideas and answers the question with a clear thesis statement. Your introduction can be only a few sentences.

Review your two body paragraphs to make sure there are clear topic sentences, relevant supporting details, clear direct text support (and page numbers) and transitions when appropriate.

Review your conclusion to make sure that it revisits your main ideas and brings closure for the reader. Your conclusion can be only a few sentences.


 * READY TO POST (Share your genius with the world?)**

Click on discussion and post your well-developed response. Be certain to use appropriate quotes (citing page number) and paragraph construction. Type in Microsoft Word and paste into the discussion window.


 * Peer Response Directions:**
 * 1) Click on the discussion tab in this window.
 * 2) Peruse your peer's posts and locate a response for your character that does not already have a response (look at the replies column). If there are multiple options without replies skim each and choose one.
 * 3) Read your peer's response.
 * 4) Note if they have the four components necessary. Look for their thesis statement. Look for their topic sentences. Complete your peer response in Word by numbering and completing the 6 components for peer review listed below.

Your response post should include: (number each component to receive full credit--type in Word and paste into response window) > HINT: In a perfect world, the topic sentence should preview the main idea and supporting points of their argument). State whether you agree or disagree with the statements made in the prompt and add additional information from your own knowledge/reading to support your opinion.
 * 1) Greet the author and give a general assessment of their response.
 * 2) Identify your perceived thesis statement. //(ex. I believe your thesis statement is: .... )//
 * 3) Review the topic sentence of the first body paragraph. Summarize how the post's author describes the introduction of the character (//ex. In your prompt, you present the idea that Hawthorne introduces Hester as...)...// HINT: In a perfect world, the topic sentence should preview the main idea and supporting points of their argument). State whether you agree or disagree with the statements made in the prompt and add additional information from your own knowledge/reading to support your opinion.
 * 4) Review the topic sentence of the second body paragraph. Summarize how the post's author describes the development of the character //(ex. Your response states that Hawthorne's development of Hester occurs through...)//
 * 1) Make a suggestion on how the author could improve their prompt response writing wise. (Constructive Feedback)
 * 2) Give an example of what the author did well.