Description: This is a multi-faceted lesson focusing on various aspects of characterization in fiction. It incorporates viewing, speaking, listening and writing and is applicable to all genres of fiction, including film.

Additional Information:

• suggestions regarding pre-activity background requirements

• teaching example and student activities where cards are chosen by students to show their understanding of various aspects of character in fiction pieces they have read; opportunities to discuss these understandings in small groups

• individual creative writing and critical thinking activities where the student’s choice of card allows them to show understanding of character; thinking skills targeted are Application, Synthesis and Evaluation