Character maps are a helpful tool for students to use as they're reading, although they can also be used after completing a book. In this activity, students will create a character map of the characters in A Night Divided, paying close attention to the physical attributes, and the traits of both major and minor characters. They can also provide detailed information regarding the challenges the character faces, the challenges the character imposes, and the importance of the character to the plot of the story.
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Objective: Create a character map for the characters in A Night Divided.
Student Instructions:
Facilitate small group discussions about character motives and relationships. Encourage students to use evidence from their maps to support their ideas and deepen comprehension of A Night Divided.
Demonstrate how to create a character map on the board or projector. Show students how to select traits, poses, and backgrounds, making your thinking visible as you work.
Divide students into groups and assign roles such as researcher, designer, and presenter. Collaborative mapping helps students learn from each other and share diverse perspectives.
Use completed character maps as formative assessments. Review student work to gauge understanding of character traits and plot connections, providing targeted feedback as needed.
Guide students to relate character challenges in the story to real-world issues. Prompt discussion on themes like courage or family, making literature meaningful and relevant.
A character map is a visual organizer that helps students track the traits, relationships, and challenges of characters in a story. For 'A Night Divided', you can use a character map to identify main and supporting characters, illustrate their physical and personality traits, and note how they interact and face challenges within the plot.
To create a character map for 'A Night Divided', list each main and supporting character, select an image or icon to represent them, add colors and backgrounds that fit their traits, and fill in details about their attributes, relationships, and the challenges they face throughout the story.
Main characters in 'A Night Divided' have unique physical and personality traits. For example, Gerta is courageous and determined, while her brother Fritz is resourceful and protective. Noting these helps students better understand each character's role and growth in the story.
Character maps help middle school students organize information about characters, visualize relationships, and deepen comprehension, especially in complex stories like 'A Night Divided' where multiple characters face significant challenges.
Characters in 'A Night Divided' face challenges such as separation from family, living under strict government control, and making risky decisions. Students can document these by adding a section to their character map for challenges faced by each character and how they respond to obstacles.