1. The Giver
Characterization

2. Agenda: Warm Up Characterization Review
Characterization of Characters in The Giver
Read Ch. 15 in class
Homework

3. Learning Objectives
SWBAT define characterization and apply the definition to the main characters in The Giver
SWBAT explain how certain characters in The Giver (such as Jonas) begin to change based on their personal experiences.

4. Warm Up – Gallery Walk Handout – Gallery Walk Directions
10 minutes to examine the drawings and write comments
Small Group Discussion
Whole Class Discussion
Why are these three moments so important in Jonas’s life?

5. Characterization - Review
Who remembers what characterization means?
How writers present and reveal character
Writers typically reveal characters through speech, dress, manner, and actions
Two types of characterization – direct and indirect 

6. Characterization – Direct Characterization
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.”

7. Characterization – Indirect Characterization
Indirect Characterization shows things that reveal the personality of a character. There are five different methods of indirect characterization, which we can remember using the STEAL method:
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 toward the character. 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?

8. Characterization Practice
Handout – Jonas Characterization Sheet
With a partner, complete this handout for Jonas (10 minutes)
Adjective Share

9. Let’s Read! Let’s read Chapter 15 together
Follow along in your books while I read
Post reading – What has Jonas learned? How does Jonas feel?

10. Homework! Handout – The Giver Characterization Chart
Complete this characterization chart for The Giver, Jonas, and one other character of your choice
You must use TWO examples in each category!
Come to our next class ready to do some writing!