Character maps are a helpful tool for students to use as they're reading, although they can also be used after completing a book. Avonlea is full of a variety of different characters, and Anne interacts with each and every one of them as she introduces change to the small town. In this activity, students will create a character map that highlights character and personality traits, challenges they face, and how they interact with Anne and change. Teachers may wish to have students look for other things, like a character's importance to the plot, and the templates and instructions can be changed accordingly.
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Objective: Create a character map for the major characters in Anne of Green Gables.
Student Instructions:
Encourage students to take on the roles of different Anne of Green Gables characters for a lively debate. This activity builds critical thinking and empathy as students defend their character's choices and perspectives.
Assign each student or pair a major character from the novel. Let them research, reread, and review key scenes to understand their character's motivations and personality deeply.
Write a few open-ended questions such as, "Why did your character make this choice?" or "How did Anne change your character?" This ensures students stay focused and think critically.
Guide the discussion, making sure each student has a chance to speak and respond. Model respectful listening and challenging ideas without criticizing individuals.
Wrap up with a short written or verbal reflection. Ask students to consider how their understanding of the characters changed and what they learned about perspective-taking from the debate.
A character map for Anne of Green Gables is a visual organizer that helps students track and analyze the major characters, their traits, challenges, and relationships with Anne throughout the novel.
Guide students to identify key characters, select visuals or icons to represent them, and fill in details like personality traits, interactions with Anne, and challenges faced. Encourage creativity with colors and backgrounds relevant to the story.
Character maps help students organize information, deepen comprehension, and visualize connections between characters and plot events, making it easier to understand changes in Avonlea and Anne's impact on others.
Include major character names, visual representations, sections for traits, relationships with Anne, challenges, and optionally, each character’s role in the plot.
Yes, platforms like Storyboard That offer customizable templates and tools for creating character maps, allowing students to visually organize character details with ease.