Characterization: Direct & Indirect

Today began with the collection of the Dr. Kenneth Clark written responses. Do you need a new copy? The .pdf links to the materials are in the post below.

Then, students took a reading quiz on IKWCBS Ch. 6-9. I was taken aback at the level of astonishment that this assessment inspired in students. I thought, considering the generally poor performances on the first reading quiz, surely students would be falling all over themselves to demonstrate a new commitment to reading, remembering, and comprehending the text. I was mistaken.

So, if you are one of my students reading this blog, lean in close, so I can whisper this hint to you: There is going to be a reading quiz for every section of reading assigned. 

Then, students got into groups to approach Character Analysis using the S.T.E.A.L. mnemonic device. The information was packaged in this 3-page packet. 

Remember that indirect characterization can include:

• Speech:What the character says / How do they say it?
• Thoughts: What does the character think/feel? (Easy w/ narrators)
• Effect on other characters: How others act around/react to your focus character
• Actions: What does your character do? How do they behave?
• Looks: What do they look like / how do they dress?

This activity will be continued tomorrow.

HW For Tonight: (A Catch-Up Night)

• Read, if for any reason you have not, to the end of Ch. 10 in IKWCBS.
• Bring the Characterization Packet to class tomorrow.