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Lesson Plan
Become a Character: Adjectives, Character Traits, and Perspective
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| Grades | 9 – 12 |
| Lesson Plan Type | Standard Lesson |
| Estimated Time | Two 45-minute sessions |
| Lesson Author |
Blacksburg, Virginia |
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MATERIALS AND TECHNOLOGY
- Chart paper and markers
- Internet access
- Copies of the novel being discussed
- Print copies of dictionaries and thesauruses to supplement online reference tools
PRINTOUTS
- Identifying Character Traits Worksheet
- Become a Character (copies or overhead)
- Sample Character Traits (optional)
WEBSITES
PREPARATION
- Students have read a substantial portion of the novel and have discussed the relative strengths, weaknesses, and attributes of various characters.
- Make copies of the assignment, character traits, and adjective handouts, if desired. Alternately, find similar information in your class grammar and literature books.
- Test the Character Traits Chart student interactive on your computers to familiarize yourself with the tool and ensure that you have the Flash plug-in installed. You can download the plug-in from the technical support page.