| Lesson
2: Characterization
After
classroom rules are established, students will begin exploring
character traits. This introductory lesson provides students
with a basic understanding of characterization and connects
this knowledge to characters from Dream Chaser stories.
Objective:
Students will discover that character traits define a
person's unique personality. Using this knowledge, students
will generate a list of character traits, define them,
and cite examples of story characters who possess these
traits.
Materials:
Dream
Chasers (Fifth
Grade Reading Basal)-
Volume 1, Teachers Manual pages 68-69, Student workbook
page 20, Skills Practice #15.
Procedure:
1.
This lesson provides a definition of characterization
and practice identifying traits in characters from Dream
Chaser basal stories.
2. Connect characterization concept by identifying traits
of characters in Kingdom with No Rules, No Laws, and No
King (e.g. Benjamin is industrious because he developed
a list of rules for the kingdom.) -- Lesson 1
3. Provide guided practice by reviewing Dream Chasers
workbook page 20 with students.
4 . Review Character
Traits worksheet with students, which will be used
and added to throughout the unit. Highlight difference
between feelings and character traits.
5. Distribute and assign Dream Chasers Practice sheet
#15 to be completed independently.
Evaluation:
Dream Chasers Practice sheet #15 will be used as assessment
tool for this lesson.
ORGANIZATIONAL TIP: It may be helpful to have students
create pocket folders to store "Caring Kids"
materials. Use two pieces of 12" X 18" construction
paper to create folders.
Standards:
| Framework:
Comprehensive Health |
Identity
5.3 Define character traits such as honesty, trustworthiness,
self-discipline, respectfulness, and kindness and
describe their contribution to identity, self-concept,
decision-making, and interpersonal relationships.
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| Strand:
Social and Emotional Health |
| Grade
Span: PK-5 |
| Standard:
Mental Health |
| Framework:
English Language Arts |
12.3
Identify and analyze the elements of setting, characterization,
and plot (including conflict). |
| Strand:
Reading and Literature |
| Grade
Span: 5-6 |
Standard:
Fiction
Students will identify, analyze, and apply knowledge
of the structure and elements of fiction and provide
evidence from the text to support their understanding. |
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