Post on 13-Jan-2016
Characterization and
Context clues
Week One “the Great Gatsby” Lesson
Objectives Define direct and indirect characterization Identify methods used in indirect
characterization
Use context clues to infer word meanings
Common Core Standards RL.11-12.1
Cite strong and thorough evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain.
L.11-12.4aUse context as a clue to the meanings of a word or phrase.
Bell Work Imagine your best friend or a person you
greatly admire. Write down three sentence illustrating
qualities that you like or admire about this person (use specific character traits or examples of what they have said or done).
Be prepared to share your answers.
Discussion What techniques did you use to describe
this person?
Characterization Direct Characterization Indirect characterization - thoughts feelings and actions
- interactions
Classwork: Complete the Characterization part of the
worksheet. This will be turned in for a grade!
Homework Read Chapter Three and answer questions
for Friday / Monday Read Chapter four and answer questions
for Tuesday / Wednesday