Exploring Character

Good Morning/Afternoon!


We are going to start class by reviewing your course criteria sheets. Then we will finish up yesterday's assignment. Once we take care of these items we will begin our first mini unit: Exploring Character.


Bell Work: What is a character? Why are characters important to have in stories?

Essential Question: How do I write a creative short story using complex characters?

Arts Standards

 

Standard 1: Creating, Performing and Participating in the Arts

Students will actively engage in the processes that constitute creation and performance in the arts (in this case, theater) and participate in various roles in the arts. 

Standard 2: Knowing and Using Arts Materials and Resources

Students will be knowledgeable about and make use of the materials and resources available for participating in the arts in various roles. 

Agenda:

1. Discuss characterization and why it is important to write good, complex characters with back stories.

2. Design our own characters.

3. Use this questionnaire to design a character for your (or a classmate's) next story:


Assignment: Answer at least 20 character profile questions. Use questions from the link below:
http://www.creative-writing-now.com/writing-character-profiles.html