Bellwork for September 23, 2014 Take any handouts from the back counter. Write in your agenda. Have your comic strip out on your desk, ready to turn in. Work on the Word Wall Quiz Review crossword. You have ten minutes to complete this!

Can you? RL.7.3. Can you analyze how particular elements of a story or drama interact (e.g., how characters shape the plot)? RI.7.1. Can you cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text?

Characterization is the process by which the writer reveals the personality of a character. Direct Direct Characterization tells the audience what the personality of the character is. Example: “The patient boy and quiet girl were both well mannered and did not disobey their mother.” Explanation: The author is directly telling the audience the personality of these two children. The boy is “patient” and the girl is “quiet.” v=JhItB78o_kU&feature=share Indirect Indirect Characterization shows things that reveal the personality of a character. There are five different methods of indirect characterization: speech, thoughts, effect on others, actions, and looks. watch?v=kHt8RjkFs98 Direct

S.T.E.A.L. Speech- What does the character say? How does the character speak? Thoughts- What is revealed through the character’s private thoughts and feelings? Effect on Others- What is revealed through the character’s effect on other people? How do other characters feel or behave in reaction to the character? Actions- What does the character do? How does the character behave? Looks- What does the character look like? How does the character dress?

Direct Characterization Example- Jane was a beautiful young girl. She had golden hair and blue eyes, which made her stand out from the rest. Indirect Characterization Example- When Jane walked in the room, nobody could help but look at her stunning, gorgeous face. She commanded attention wherever she went due to her good looks

Direct or Indirect? 1.Jim was an honest man. He never cheated anybody in his entire life. 2.Jim was very unlike any other businessman. He made sure that all his clients got what they had paid for.

Direct or Indirect? 1.An old couple living near John's house considered him just like their own son. John did all that for them what even a son these days won't do. He would shop for them, get them things and say hello everyday. 2.John cared a lot for the well being of others. There was an old couple living alone near his house. John used to buy weekly groceries for them and even check on them everyday, just to see how they are doing.

Character Traits for “Zebra” CharacterCharacter Trait Cite Evidence from Text Quote phrases from the text and line #’s ex. “somber smile” (456). Then, tell if this is direct or indirect characterization. Zebra…………….. Mr. Wilson………. Zebra…………… Mr. Wilson……… Zebra……………. Mr. Wilson……… Andrea………….. Mrs. English Dr. Winter……… Zebra……………. Mr. Wilson……… Prediction: Based on John Wilson’s previous behavior, what will he be doing next summer? Find the evidence to justify your prediction from the text. Quote phrases from the text and line #’s. Name____________

Begin your characterization chart… Dr. Winter, the principal, was a disciplinarian and a grump. Mrs. English, the assistant principal, was generous and kind. Dr. Winter would probably tell the man to call his secretary for an appointment. Mrs. English might invite him into her office and offer him a cup of coffee and listen to what he had to say.

Can you? RL.7.3. Can you analyze how particular elements of a story or drama interact (e.g., how characters shape the plot)? RI.7.1. Can you cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text?