Dynamic and Static Characters
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Tip: Students students complete this lesson before the "Right Time, Right Place" Constructive Response Activity located in the Personal Narrative writer's workshop.
In this activity, you will review the importance of dynamic and static characters. You will need a sheet of scratch paper to create a t-chart, a computing device (desktop, laptop, Chromebook, etc.), the ability to view my Adobe Spark video (see below or click here), access to a word processor (Microsoft Word or Google Docs), and a listing of the literary works that we have studied or will study this year (click here).
This lesson provides learners with additional clarification on dynamic and static characters. It's also great academic enrichment for students who would like to improve their mastery of the content and standards through practice. Please follow all of the steps in order to receive credit for the completion of this task. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to email me ([email protected]). I can also be reached via the Contact Me menu page on this class website.
Instructions
1. Watch the video on Dynamic and Static Characters.
2. Take out a sheet of paper and create a t-chart . (If needed, click the t-chart link to see an example of that type of graphic organizer.) Title your chart Dynamic and Static Characters. On top of the left column, label it Dynamic Characters. On top of the right column, label it Static Characters.
3. Reflect on the fictional short stories that we have read this year. Categorize some of the main characters as dynamic or static characters on your t-chart. Try to do this for at least seven stories.
4. Using a word processor, create a 2 x 14 graphic organizer ( 2 columns and 14 rows). Please remember to save your work with the following title: Dynamic and Static Characters Graphic Organizer. Click here for an example of how your Dynamic and Static Characters Graphic Organizer should look.
5. Label your work (name, title (Dynamic and Static Characters Graphic Organizer), period, date, etc.).
6. Place and center Dynamic Characters in column one and Static Characters in column two. (Note: To center text-enter it, then select it, and while selected, hit the Ctrl + V keys.)
7. Using the t-chart you completed in Step 2, place the dynamic and static characters from at least seven stories into graphic organizer you created using your word processor. (Please list the character's name, and the story they are in using parentheses. Click here to view an example.)
8. After you have completed your chart, select a story. Identify its dynamic and static characters. Answer the following question in R.A.P.P. format: How did the author use either a dynamic or static character to present a theme in your selected story? Please answer your question under your graphic organizer.
9. Make sure that you have saved your work and properly labeled so that you can easily locate it in your One or Google Drive. (We will continue to utilize this chart throughout the semester.) Obtain a shareable link for your work. Make sure that your link is private and can only be viewed by your Mr. Reed ([email protected]) and/or Mrs. Fauntleroy ([email protected]) if applicable. (Note: You can also send me an invitation to view your tour using [email protected]. However, my preference is that you allow my [email protected] email address to access you presentation through your private link. This will allow me to view your work from the class Google Doc while I am logged into Gmail through my district email address.) Place your link under the assignment's column in your class' Google Doc. (Remember to change the text of your link to a capital X.)
Dynamic and Static Characters Graphic Organizer-1st Period
Dynamic and Static Characters Graphic Organizer-4th Period
Dynamic and Static Characters Graphic Organizer-6th Period
Dynamic and Static Characters Graphic Organizer-7th Period
Resources
- Dynamic and Static Characters video (Adobe Spark)
- Example of a T-Chart Graphic Organizert-chart_template.pdf
- Example of Dynamic and Static Characters Graphic Organizer
- Dynamic and Static Characters video on YouTube (see below)