Action Is Character: Exploring Character Traits with Adjectives

Students gain a deeper understanding of characters from a novel they have read by creating charts linking characters' actions with the characters' traits. Then they explore adjectives that describe character traits using a variety of resources. Next, students use their analysis of the characters and their knowledge of adjectives to create descriptive lists for three other characters from the point of view of one particular character. Finally, they play a game in which the class tries to identify which character is described by the students' adjective lists. This activity is effective using any story with rich characterization.
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Subject(s): English Language Arts
Grade Level(s): 6
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Computers for Students, Internet Connection
Instructional Time: 2 Hour(s) 30 Minute(s)
Keywords: character analysis, adjective, Harry Potter, character development, characterization
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Worksheet,  Formative Assessment
Instructional Design Framework(s): Writing to Learn
Resource Collection: General Collection

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