H3-en-2425 Characterization instruction

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo
• Leerjaar 3

HAVO 3: Writing & Short Stories

What makes a character fun?

What makes a (book) character boring?

What are we learning this week?

- how characters are “built” in story;

- can introduce your character from your story to a classmate;

- can identify the elements that make your character;

- can analyze a scene to help understand the characters;

- can rewrite parts of the story from a different point of view.

What to expect today?

* instruction on characters & how the writers create them;

* short story "The fun they had"

* writing assignment: summary in 1 sentence

Give an example of a round character from a movie/book/series you like

Give an example of a flat character from a movie/book/series you like

Give an example of a dynamic character from a movie/book/series you like

Give an example of a static character from a movie/book/series you like

The fun they had

Listen to the story (or read along using your own text) 

Make a list of the characters

Who is the most important character?

1. The county inspector
2. Tommy
3. Mrs Jones
4. Margie

How would you describe Margie in 3 words?

How would you describe Tommy in 3 words?

Why does Margie think that school was more fun a 100 years ago?

Describe in 1 sentence what this story is about.

How well do you understand "characters" at the end of this lesson?

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