1. Today’s Objective
SWBAT: Identify examples of indirect characterization used by Dr. Seuss to define a character of their choice.
Indirect Characterization Independent Practice
HO: Read, Write, Think Graphic Organizers
Last class, the direct and indirect methods authors use to reveal/define character
Ask students if the remember the five indirect methods they learned
Post and share the table with the mnemonic device of STEAL to help students remember
Today, you will choose a character from The Cat and the Hat and identify indirect characterization methods used by Seuss to define the character
Have students pick a character and obtain the corresponding graphic organizer
Have students watch the story and complete their organizers (safe and YouTube links in handout folder), post STEAL chart while students work independently
Collect student papers
Reveal and discuss examples of indirect characterization used by Seuss

2. Indirect Characterization: STEAL
Relationships

3. The Cat in the Hat https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jK6l1WJKUU
CHARACTER CHOICES:
The Cat
The Fish
The Narrator and Sally