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The Treasure of Lemon Brown Perspective More options

Activity Overview


Another great way to engage your students is through the creation of storyboards that depict the perspective of each character in a short story. By examining each character’s perspective, students can look more deeply at the author’s meaning.

Using a T-Chart, show examples from the text of what bad fortune means for two characters. On one side, show examples from Lemon’s life and on the other side, show examples from Greg’s. Use description boxes to explain the illustrations of each perspective or point of view, which you create.

Clicking "Use this Assignment" will copy both the example above and a blank template into your account. Feel free to use it as is, or to edit it for the level of your class. Printing it as worksheets for your students to complete while reading is a fast and easy way to incorporate this storyboard activity into your classroom.


Perspectives of Bad Fortune


Lemon’s Bad Fortune

  • Lemon’s son dies in the war.
  • Lemon lost his passion for the Blues, and wound up homeless.

Greg’s Bad Fortune

  • Greg is not allowed to join the community basketball team after his dad is contacted by the school principal because Greg is failing his math class.
  • Greg gets punished by his dad.

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Template and Class Instructions

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Student Instructions

Create a storyboard depicting the perspective of the characters in "The Treasure of Lemon Brown".

  1. Click "Start Assignment".
  2. In the titles, type the perspective of your choice for both characters.
  3. In the description, type the perspective or point of view of that character.
  4. In the cells, create an illustration to go along with the point of view using appropriate scenes, characters, and items.
  5. Click "Save & Exit" when done.
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Lesson Plan Reference

Grade Level 6-8

Difficulty Level 3 (Developing to Mastery)

Type of Assignment Individual or Partner

Type of Activity: Understanding Point of View vs. Perspective in Literature

Common Core Standards
  • [ELA-Literacy/RL/7/6] Analyze how an author develops and contrasts the points of view of different characters or narrators in a text

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How To Analyze Different Characters Present in “The Treasure of Lemon Brown”

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Identify Characters and Traits

Help the students identify the main characters present in the story such as Greg and Lemon Brown. Ask the students to briefly discuss the personality and character traits of each character. This will help the students better analyze the role of each character in the story.

2

Discuss the Motivation

Examine each character's motivations. What are their wishes or ambitions? For example, Greg's first objective may be to locate a peaceful area away from his father's rage. Ask the students to analyze how these motivations change throughout the story and what the author is trying to achieve through these characters.

3

Analyze the Character Development

Encourage the students to analyze how each character changes and experiences growth throughout the story. How does Greg's perception of his father change, for instance? What effect does Lemon Brown have on Greg that exemplifies his mentoring role? Students can create a before and after character comparison chart to visualize this difference.

4

Examine the Role of Symbolism and Themes

Help the students examine whether any characters serve as symbols for more general concepts or topics. For instance, Lemon Brown might be seen as a representation of knowledge and the value of life's experiences. Guide the students to explore themes and central ideas and their significance for the characters.

5

Create Character Maps

Help the students to create a character map for the characters present in the story. This will help the students summarize all the discussion aspects that have been covered so far and create a visual depiction of the characters. Students can also understand the relationships and interactions among different characters using this map.

Frequently Asked Questions About Comparing Perspectives in “The Treasure of Lemon Brown”

How can comparing the viewpoints of characters make the story more interesting for the readers?

Readers can learn more about the motivations, feelings, and beliefs of the characters by contrasting their points of view. It sheds light on the ways that various events shape people's perspectives. Analyzing the perspectives in “The Treasure of Lemon Brown” also helps us dive deep into the author’s mind and his analysis of perspectives.

What differences exist between Greg's and Lemon Brown's views on personal treasures?

Personal treasures are perceived differently by Greg and Lemon Brown. Initially, Greg perceives them as tangible items such as money or jewelry. By contrasting their viewpoints, we can see how treasure is not always about materialistic goods but also about memories and experiences.

In what ways does Greg's point of view shift as the narrative comes to an end?

Greg's development is revealed at the story's conclusion. His view on family and personal riches changes, and he comes home with a renewed appreciation for his father's efforts thanks to Lemon’s wisdom and his perspective.



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