Sept 17-21 Language Arts Assignments

          This week we will be discussing characterization.  This will be done through a number of activities such as literature study and role play.  Important notes on characterization will be given out Monday to be reviewed throughout the week.  We will be giving a test on Friday that will cover both the point of view notes (green sheet) and the characterization notes.  Here's our schedule for the week:

MON.     Receive notes on characterization (attached below), find examples of characterization in the literature book, HW: none

Download characterization_notes.doc

TUES.     Continue notes on characterization, Role-play scenes with direct/indirect characterization,  HW: Rikki Tikki Tavi Characterization Sheet

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WED.     Go over homework, Create our own unique "protagonist" and "antagonist"  HW: Complete Protagonist/Antagonist activity if necessary

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Download antagonist_character_design.doc

THURS.  Review Game (characterization and point of view)  HW:  Study notes on Point of View and Characterization for test on Friday.  If you want extra practice (not required) on Point of View try this:

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FRI.      TEST on Point of View and Characterization,  HW: none