EXPECTATIONS

Be Seated in Your Assigned Seat When the Bell Rings

Have Any Late Work Out and Ready to be Collected

Absolutely No Talking During Announcements, Channel One,

the Bell Ringer, or Bloom Scene

Bell Ringer Do you think that advice from older people carries a special weight because of their greater experience?

Is it possible for good people to do bad things? Why or why not?

When is it okay to break the law? If ever, provide one example.

What a Character!

Getting to know characters through their words and actions….

What is a Character?

A representation of a person or thing performing

traditionally human activities or functions in a

work of fiction

The 5 Basic Elements to Understanding Characters

1. Appearance or Physical Description

Anything that physically describes or identifies the

character•Height•Race

•Clothing•Weight•Stance

•(Nick)Name

2. Speech

Reading characters’ dialogue is like listening in

on a conversation

•Word Choice•Type of Language

3. Actions, Reactions, & Emotions

Think About:•How characters act?

•How do characters REACT to and INTERACT with other

characters or situations?•How do characters feel?

What do these things reveal about a character’s

personality?

4. How Other Characters Feel

Think About: •How do other characters

FEEL about a specific character?

•What do other characters SAY about a specific

character?

5. Private Thoughts

What is going on in the character’s mind?

By looking at these 5 methods, you can give an in-depth description of the

character instead of a flat description that includes only basic information.

INDIRECT DIRECT The author SHOWS a

character, but allows the reader to interpret

for ourselves the kind of character being

presented

The author TELLS directly what a

character is like or what a character’s motives

are

Activity Time!!

Identify whether each paragraph is an

example of direct or indirect

characterization!!

Direct Characterization

Ed Johnson scratched his head in confusion as the sales rep explained Dralco’s newest

engine performance diagnostic computer. The old mechanic hated modern electronics,

preferring the old days when all he needed was a stack of manuals and a good set of

tools.

Indirect Characterization“That Ed Johnson,” said Andy, while watching Ed scratch his head in confusion as the sales rep explained Dralco’s newest engine diagnostic computer, “he hasn’t got a clue about

modern electronics. Give him a good set of tools and a stack of yellowing manuals, and he’d be as happy as a hungry frog in a

fly-field.”

Indirect CharacterizationJulie held up 6 different outfits in front of the mirror and pondered

which would go best with her navy blue shoes, pastel eye shadow, and the diamond

earrings she’d already obtained from her overflowing vanity.

After 90 minutes of mixing and matching, Julie finally made up her mind. She’d wear the skirt with a white sweater, hoping

Trent would love it!

Direct Characterization

Julie owned a lot of outfits and accessories, and it always took forever to

decide what to wear that might impress Trent. As

usual, she tried on various outfits. After doing so, Julie decided to give the navy

blue skirt and white sweater a try.

Types of Characters

Protagonist is the main character in which the story revolves around

Antagonist is the character or force that Opposes the protagonist

Static is a character that remains the same

Dynamic is a character that changes is some important way

Characters: Point of View• The perspective from which a story is told.

The following are the four major points of view:

– first person: The narrator ("I") is a character in the story who can reveal only personal thoughts and feelings and what he or she sees and is told by other characters.

– third-person objective: The narrator is an outsider who can report only what he or she sees and hears.

– third-person limited: The narrator is an outsider who sees into the mind of one of the characters.

– third-person omniscient: The narrator is an all-knowing outsider who can enter the minds of more than one of the characters.

Examine the Points of View:• As I placed the carefully wrapped package on

the park bench, I looked up and saw Molly walking across the street. I hoped that she hadn't seen me. (first-person)

• As George placed the carefully wrapped package on the park bench, he looked up and saw Molly walking across the street. (third-person objective)

• George, anxiously hoping that no one was watching him, placed a carefully wrapped package on an empty park bench. When he looked around, he saw Molly watching him from across the street. (third-person limited)

• George, anxiously hoping that no one was watching him, placed a carefully wrapped package on an empty park bench. Molly, who was walking home, saw him and couldn't help thinking that he was acting strangely. (third-person omniscient)