Lesson Details

Characterization Techniques

2014-2015

Freshman Literature, Fall 2014

Date

Sept. 8, 2014

Additional Info
Learning Target: Student will differentiate between the various kinds of characterization.

Literary Term #11: Dynamic Character

a literary or dramatic character who undergoes an important inner change from the beginning of a story to the end. Most main characters (as part of the hero's journey) will undergo some kind of inner change.

Examples: Ebenezer Scrooge, Marlin, Bilbo Baggins, Buzz Lightyear, Darth Vader, etc.


Allusion #11: The Torah

The Torah is the first five books of the Old Testament. It is also the word used for the scroll, kept in every Jewish synagogue, on which these five books, or Pentateuch, are written. In Christianity, these five books are referred to as Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy.


Today's lesson will revolve around learning, recalling, and identifying the major forms of characterization. These will be focused on in part two of The Odyssey.


Please take out a piece of paper and start some Cornell Notes. 

Essential Question: How do authors help me to form a judgment about the characters in their books?


After the lesson, you will take a brief assessment to see how well you've learned the four types of characterization. (see attachment)

Please fold and tear a single piece of paper into FOUR pieces and share with those around you.


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