Jan 15 2010
Reading
Today in class students had a quiz on characterization. We then completed the reading of an excerpt from Flowers for Algernon. In class, we had used Charlie, the main character of that story, as an example of how an author uses direct and indirect characterization.
Homework:
Students were given the opportunity to redo their character dolls. These are now due on Friday, January 22nd as we will not have class until then because of the 8th grade writing assessment and the MLK Jr. Holiday. Belwo you will find the requirements for the character doll.
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.
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