1. Do Now!
How are characters revealed? (2 Ways)

2. INDEPENDENT READING

3. S.T.E.A.L. Review and Double Entry Journal
8th Grade Language Arts

4. Characterization
Readers can learn about characters either directly or indirectly
Percy
Grover

5. Direct Characterization
The author tells the reader directly what the character is like
Example:
Tina was quiet and sweet.

6. Indirect Characterization
Author shows the reader indirectly what the character is like.
Example:
Tina opened the door for the old woman behind her.

7. Indirect Characterization
Character revealed through S.T.E.A.L.
Speech
Thought
Effect on Others
Actions
Looks

8. Double Entry Journal
A way to record responses to a text

9. Double Entry Journal
Write down phrases or sentences from the text

10. Double Entry Journal
Record questions, comments, connections or analysis of a quote

11. Benefits Improve vocabulary Improve understanding
Helps reader remember the text

12. Double Entry Journal

13. Together…Springboard Page 120
Question 1: What can you infer about the protagonist in The Giver? Make an inference based on relevant descriptions, actions and/or dialogue.

14. Together…

15. On Your Own… Read chapter 11 and complete four journal entries.
Begin a word list while reading this chapter