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| Teacher's Note: This is a useful assignment when students are choosing their own novels (as opposed to a 'class novel'). It uses a range of ways for students to explore the characters in the novel and takes into account both Blooms taxonomy and multiple intelligences. Encourage depth of knowledge and creativity in their responses. Each task is quite 'weighty' so you might like to allow students to choose 2 or 3 rather than complete every task. |
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1.
List the main characters in the story.
Prove they are main characters. 2.
Create
a profile of two of the main characters. A profile has detailed
information on a character. It should include information on: age,
appearance, family, place, interests, skills, role in the story. This
can be presented in anyway you choose. Eg. A table or ‘collage’
might be suitable. 3.
Each
main character has a distinct and unique voice and personality in a
story. Select one main
character and explain their unique characteristics and show how the
writer has created a ‘distinct and unique voice’ 4.
Diagram
the efforts of the main characters in the story to resolve the main
problem of the story. Consider any team effort involved or help received
from other characters. Be clear about the main problem. 5.
At
times in a story characters question how ‘right’ their actions are
or those they are about to take. Evaluate the actions of two
characters in the story by deciding if you agree with their choices and
giving reasons for you opinion. Expectations of Quality:
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