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 Full Cicada Moon, paying close attention to the physical attributes and the traits of both major and minor characters. Students 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 major characters in Full Cicada Moon.
Student Instructions:
Guide your students in a thoughtful conversation about each character’s actions, motivations, and relationships. Use open-ended questions to encourage critical thinking and connect character traits to real-life situations.
Divide your class into small groups and assign each group a different character. Ask them to present insights about their character’s growth and challenges to the class, fostering collaborative learning.
Give students sentence frames such as: “I know this character is brave because…” to help them cite textual evidence and support their claims confidently.
Have students write a diary entry from their assigned character’s point of view. This activity helps students explore internal conflicts and personal growth.
Display all character maps around the room and let students participate in a gallery walk. Ask them to leave feedback or questions on sticky notes to boost engagement and peer learning.
A character map is a graphic organizer that helps students track character traits, physical attributes, and development throughout a story. For Full Cicada Moon, use a character map to note details about major and minor characters, their challenges, and their role in the plot.
Guide students to look for descriptions, actions, and dialogue in the text. Encourage them to use evidence from Full Cicada Moon to fill in the character map, focusing on both physical and personality traits.
The main character in Full Cicada Moon faces cultural identity struggles, fitting in at a new school, and overcoming stereotypes. Use these challenges as key points in the character map activity.
Make the lesson interactive by using visual tools like Storyboard That, assigning students individual roles, and encouraging them to use colors and poses that reflect each character’s personality from Full Cicada Moon.
Tracking character change helps students understand character development and the story’s themes. It encourages deeper comprehension and empathy by seeing how challenges shape each character over time.