1. Word cloud
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Name one of your favorite characters!
2. Slide
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Characters are people or creatures in stories. They have unique traits that make them memorable. These traits can be physical, emotional, or intellectual.
An Introduction to Characters
3. Slide
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Characterization: The process of creating a character and developing its personality. Protagonist: The main character in a story who undergoes the most significant change. Antagonist: The character whose actions oppose those of the protagonist.
Concepts:
4. Poll
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Which character is your favorite?
- Harry Potter
- Hermione Granger
- Ron Weasley
- Dumbledore
5. Slide
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The oldest known fictional character is Gilgamesh from the Epic of Gilgamesh written around 2100 BCE. In Shakespeare’s plays, he often used characters as symbols or metaphors for ideas. Disney has over 8,000 characters in their library!
Fun facts:
6. Drawings
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Draw / write: What character traits do you admire most in characters from books, movies or other forms of media?
7. Drawings
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Draw / write: If you could create a new character for a book or movie, what would they be like?
8. Open question
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Think about a specific character that has inspired you and why.
9. Open question
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How can we use the experiences of characters to learn more about ourselves?
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