The Scarlet Letter

A Step 5 Reading and Training graded reader, retold by Gina D.B. Clemen. In 17th-century Puritan Boston, Hester Prynne gives birth to an illegitimate child and is condemned to wear the scarlet letter “A” as a sign of her adultery. She refuses to reveal the identity of her lover,

and is forced to lead a life of humiliation.

This reader uses the EXPANSIVE READING approach, where the text

becomes a springboard to improve language skills and to explore

historical background, cultural connections and other topics

suggested by the text. As well as the story, written and recorded in

American English, this reader contains:

• Wide range of interactive activities practicing the four skills

• FCE-style activities and Trinity-style activities (Grade 8)

• Dossiers: The Occult and Witchcraft, The Puritans and more

• A recording of parts of the story