Warm-Up: Quiz! NO TALKING; if you talk I will give you a zero Write your name on the index card that I give you. Number 1-3 No books allowed. **Turn in the questions you were to complete on chapter 1 last night.

Quiz: Chapter 1 1. Who is the main character (i.e. protagonist) of Anthem? 2. In a sentence, explain how the society of the novel is a dystopia. 3. What does the main character find at the end of chapter 1 and what vow does he make about the thing he discovers? Give to Ms. Gerlach when you are finished.

Unit Project: Create Your Own Utopia DUE: Friday, January 30 th GRADE: Counts as a PROJECT grade, which is weighted 3 TIMES WORKING: Individual, Pairs, Groups of 3. You will have some class time to work, but you will also need to work some at home. LAB DAYS: We will be in the computer lab on the 23 rd and 29 th to give you computer access for the project.

Create Your Own Utopia GOAL: Create a “guidebook” for a utopian society of your own creation. The guidebook will contain a total of 12 elements related to your society. ELEMENTS: The book must contain ALL elements listed on the project handout. TIME MANAGEMENT: Each day we spend time working on the project, you should aim to complete 2-3 project elements.

Today: Project Time (20 minutes) Decide on your working preference (individual, pairs, group of 3). Create a list of things present in your idea of a “perfect” society. If working in a group, decide what compromises you will make to include all member ideas. Come up with a name for your society. It should be representative of what your society is all about.

Characterization Notes

Definitions Characterization is the process by which the author reveals the personality of the characters. There are two types of characterization: direct and indirect. Basically, it is the difference between SHOWING and TELLING.

Direct Characterization Direct characterization is when the author TELLS the audience what the personality of the character is. Betsy was a determined three year old, who knew what she wanted and often got her way, if she cried loudly enough.

Direct Characterization Often, the narrator will directly provide comments on the character: Jimmy was a mischievous and creative boy. He could take a discarded box or old blanket and turn it into something adventurous. But sometimes his imagination got the better of him, and he’d find himself in big trouble. -creative -mischievous -imaginative

Indirect Characterization Indirect characterization is when the author SHOWS things that reveal the personality of the character. Indirect characterization can be found in a character’s speech, thoughts, effect on other characters, actions, and physical description.

Indirect Characterization We often infer a lot about characters from the clothes they wear, their facial features, their body language, and their mannerisms. Erasto was the priest of his village. When he appeared before the commission, he towered above them, wearing his finest yellow hat and scarf, and his royal blue robes. -dignified -proud -well- respected

Indirect Characterization You know the expression, “Actions speak louder than words”? Much of what we learn about characters is revealed to us through what they do. Denise picked up the slimy bull frog. She could hardly stand to hold it even for a moment. She held it out at arm’s length from her body and quickly carried it to her brother. -squeamish -nervous -sensitive

Indirect Characterization We often get to know characters because of what they say to each other. Anita threw her arms around Tony and gave him a big hug. “Thank you so much for being there for me,” she said. “I don’t think I could have faced my parents without you.” -thoughtful -compassionate -appreciative

The Difference Remember, the difference between direct characterization and indirect characterization is TELLING v. SHOWING! Indirect characterizations are like clues about the characters. There is no mystery with direct characterization because the author gives us the information we need to know!

“Characterize” Yourself! Using the handout of sample character traits, circle or underline FIVE that you feel describe you! Put a star next to the ONE trait you feel is your most UNIQUE trait!

Read: Anthem chapters 2-3 Silently read chapters 2-3 in the novel (pages 38-54) While you read, keep a “T-chart”

Quoting Directly from the Text Remember, when you quote provide a direct quote from the text you must put quotations around the entire section of text being quoted: “ The judges told her that she could go anywhere she wanted—to England, back to Holland, or anywhere in the colonies. Instead, she chose to stay in Boston, where everyone knew of her crime and her shame ” (49).

Quotes that Contain Dialogue If a quote contains dialogue as well as narration, you must punctuate the quote to reflect which is the spoken quote and which is the narration: “ Hester was troubled by the evil look in his eyes. ‘ Why are you looking at me like that? Have you become a servant of the devil? ’” (48)