Jan 11 2010
Reading
1.Reviewed Vocabulary :
Character – a person or animal who takes part in a narrative
Protagonist – main character; good guy; hero
Antagonist – the person or thing who creates the conflict or problem
Dynamic character – one who changes over the course of a narrative
Static character – one who does not change over the course of a narrative
Round Character – a complex, fully-developed character with many aspects to his or her personality, both strengths and weaknesses
Flat Character – a one-dimensional character who has only one of two personality traits.
Possible quiz next class!
2.As a class, read excerpt from “Raymond’s Run” Analyze Squeaky – Direct (Adjectives) and Indirect characterization (Verbs) – Pull out quotes, etc. give evidence
3.On your own: Read excerpt from “Jim the Boy”. Answer questions 1-3 on page 160.
4. Using the character wheel you filled out for homework, create a paper doll of the character you chose. You may use either one of my paper dolls and decorate it or create one on your own.
• On the front, make sure that you use the adjectives the author has given you to make the doll look like the character. (Direct Characterization)
On his or her body, include additional adjectives that do not refer to physical appearance. –
On the back, copy verbs or quotes that you feel are good examples of indirect characterization.
–Be sure to write the name of the character and the title of the book somewhere on your paper doll.
If not finished, complete for homework. This must be turned in by Wednesday, January 13th.
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