Warm-Up: 9/22/14
Describe to me your favorite
character from a book or
movie.
Why are they your favorite?
Prefix: DISMeaning: not, apart
Example: disperse—to
move apart
CHARACTER
What: Learning about
characterization
Why: Characterization
is the number one
way authors reach us
• Defined by what the
characters says about
himself
• Defined by what the author
tells us about the character.
Mighty
Ducks 2
In this scene, pay attention to how he
describes the hockey players
This is DIRECT CHARACTERIZATION
because he is directly telling us
characteristics about them.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZGJdWYTI-g
Indirect
Characterization
is defined by:
-thoughts
-words
-actions
-feelings
-choices/values
Remember the Titans
Look for Indirect Characterization in
Coach Boone:
1. How does he appear?
(what does he wear, how does he
stand, how does he talk)
2. What are his actions? What does he
do?
3. What are his choices/values?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6M6pAh-HhMc
Indirect Characterization Activity
Complete the worksheet!
You must write in COMPLETE SENTENCES
You must use EVIDENCE from the passage