Characterization and Context clues
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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.11-12.4a
Use 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