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Activity

Visual Character Analysis


Subject

English Language Arts (2005)

Grade Levels

Intermediate, Commencement, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th Grade


Description

This is a character analysis activity that is a quick way to assess students' understanding of characters in text as well as other characters' perceptions of that character.

This activity can complete independently, in pairs, or in a small group. Students can use pictures from magazines, clip art, or draw their own version of the character in the middle of the page, and then identify quotations and words surrounding the character. The teacher can also provide a template if time is limited.

See the template and sample attached in the Sample section below.

Student Directions

  1. Using the text, identify some things the character says that reveal his/her personality, beliefs, and motivation.
  2. Select three quotations and record them in the three spaces at the top of the page.
  3. Think about what other characters say or think about your character. Find three quotations from the text that reveal how other characters perceive your character.
  4. Copy the lines into the "thought bubbles" on the edges of the sheet.
  5. Think about the character and come up with three adjectives to best describe the character.
  6. Record these below the character.
  7. In the large box, record one word to summarize the character's role in the story.

Rubric

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Students will analyze and evaluate the development of characters and their actions.

Student is able to identify things the character says and what others say/think. The work is broad and lacks insight.

Student is able to identify things the character says and what others say/think. Student is able to determine one word that best represents the character.

Student work is complete and thorough. Demonstrates a thorough understanding of the character and his/her motives.

Student work is complete, thorough, and insightful. Demonstrates a thorough understanding of character development.


See attached for a "printer friendly" version.
  • Char Analysis Rubric.pdf

    • Samples

    Please review the following samples.

  • Character Activity.pdf
  • Macbeth Example.pdf


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