I Feel Inside Out: Characters’ Thoughts, Words, and Actions

The purpose of this lesson is to provide students with an opportunity to analyze what the main character thinks, says, and does in order to support a multi-paragraph character analysis that incorporates textual evidence. The example text is Terry Trueman's Inside Out in which the main character, Zach, suffers from schizophrenia. Other suggested titles are provided.

Resource ID#: 48594 Type: Lesson Plan

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Subject(s): English Language Arts

Grade Level(s): 11

Intended Audience: Educators

Suggested Technology: Document Camera, Computer for Presenter, Internet Connection, LCD Projector

Instructional Time: 3 Hour(s)

Keywords: Inside Out, Terry Trueman, character analysis, textual evidence, actions, thoughts, words, character traits, perspective

Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan, Worksheet, Text Resource

Instructional Design Framework(s): Direct Instruction

Resource Collection: CPALMS Lesson Plan Development Initiative

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