What is a character organizer?
A CHARACTER MAP is a graphic organizer that helps students learn about a character and how the character impacts and is impacted by setting, other characters, and plot. It is used during and after reading a text.
How do I create a character map?
Make a character map by drawing a picture of the character or searching the Internet for an image of a person who you think looks like him. Then, transform the image into a diagram by labeling different parts of the character with applicable traits.
Which graphic organizer should you use to summarize the achievements and milestones of a character in a story?
A story map is a strategy that uses a graphic organizer to help students learn the elements of a book or story. By identifying story characters, plot, setting, problem and solution, students read carefully to learn the details.
What is a character chart?
The Character Charts strategy involves using graphic organizers to help students organize information about major and minor characters in a text. They’re often used to record information about literary characters, but they can be adapted for historical figures.
How do you teach character mapping?
Procedure
- Choose a Historical or Fictional Character. You can base this activity on a character or historical figure in any document, image, video clip, or other resource that you think might prompt significant engagement, wonder, or emotion from your students.
- Students Create Character Map.
- Debrief.
How do you study a character?
Being mindful of subtle hints, like mood changes and reactions that might provide insight into your character’s personality, can help you write a character analysis.
- Describe the Character’s Personality.
- Determine the Character Type of Your Protagonist.
- Define Your Character’s Role in the Work You’re Analyzing.
What are examples of characterization?
Direct Characterization tells the audience what the personality of the character is. Example: “The patient boy and quiet girl were both well mannered and did not disobey their mother.” Explanation: The author is directly telling the audience the personality of these two children.