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INDIRECT V DIRECT
CHARACTERIZATION
Genevieve Dakota Balunis
CONTEXT
10th/11th grade-level activity
Students will need to have at least a basic grasp
of creative writing and characterization in order
to participate in the activity.
Having background knowledge and experience of
literary analysis, especially analyzing
characterization, will aid in the process.
This lesson may be taught alongside any kind of
novel, usually one with a focus on
characterization over plot.
STANDARDS
Common Core Standards:
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.1 Cite strong and thorough textualevidence to support analysis of what the text says
explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.3 Analyze how complex characters (e.g., those with multiple or conflicting motivations)
develop over the course of a text, interact with other characters, and advance the plot or develop the
theme.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.11-12.3.D Use precise words and phrases, telling details, and sensory language to convey a
vivid picture of the experiences, events, setting, and/or characters.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.11-12.9 Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection,
and research.
ISTE Standards:
1.
Facilitate and inspire student learning and creativity: Teachers use their knowledge of subject matter, teaching
and learning, and technology to facilitate experiences that advance student learning, creativity, and innovation in
both face-to-face and virtual environments.
Promote,
2.
Design and develop digital age learning experiences and assessments: Teachers design, develop, and evaluate
authentic learning experiences and assessments incorporating contemporary tools and resources to maximize
content learning in context and to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes identified in the StandardsS.
Design
or adapt relevant learning experiences that incorporate digital tools and resources to promote student learning and
creativity
Develop technology-enriched learning environments that enable all students to pursue their individual curiosities and
become active participants in setting their own educational goals, managing their own learning, and assessing their own
progress
Customize and personalize learning activities to address students diverse learning styles, working strategies, and abilities
using digital tools and resources
Provide students with multiple and varied formative and summative assessments aligned with content and technology
standards, and use resulting data to inform learning and teaching
OBJECTIVES
Students Will:
infer
CHARACTERIZATION
Direct
Indirect
Compare:
Amelia
EXAMPLE VIDEO:
APPLYING CHARACTERIZATION
Each
APPLYING CHARACTERIZATION TO
ANALYSIS
What are the pros of writing in an indirect
manner?
What are the cons?
Does this form of writing make it easier or more
difficult to understand characterization and
motive?
How can this be applied to literary analysis?
Having