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Warm-Up: 9/22/14
Describe to me your favorite character from a book or movie.
Why are they your favorite?Prefix: DIS-
Meaning: not, apartExample: disperse—to
move apart
CHARACTER
What: Learning about characterization
Why: Characterization is
the number one way authors reach us
Direct Characterization• Defined by what the characters says about himself
• Defined by what the author tells us about the character.
Mighty Ducks 2
In this scene, pay attention to how he describes the hockey players
This is DIRECT CHARACTERIZATION because he is directly telling us characteristics about them.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZGJdWYTI-g
Indirect Characterization is defined by: -thoughts -words -actions -feelings -choices/values
Remember the Titans
Look for Indirect Characterization in Coach Boone:
1. How does he appear? (what does he wear, how does he stand, how does he talk)
2. What are his actions? What does he do?
3. What are his choices/values?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6M6pAh-HhMc
Indirect Characterization ActivityComplete the worksheet!
You must write in COMPLETE SENTENCES
You must use EVIDENCE from the passage