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