As students read, a storyboard can serve as a helpful character reference log. This log (also called a character map) allows students to recall relevant information about important characters. When reading a novel, small attributes and details frequently become important as the plot progresses. With character mapping, students will record this information, helping them follow along and catch the subtleties which make reading more enjoyable!
In this activity, students will create a character map of the characters in Glory Be. They will pay 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 Glory Be.
Student Instructions:
Invite students to share their character maps to spark a group discussion about the different perspectives and details each student noticed. This helps students learn from one another and deepens understanding of the characters.
Guide students to pose open-ended questions about the characters’ actions and motivations. This encourages critical thinking and keeps everyone engaged in the conversation.
Prompt students to relate a character’s challenges or growth to events or feelings from their own lives. This makes the story more meaningful and personal for students.
Ask students to find evidence in the text showing how a character has changed from beginning to end. This reinforces reading comprehension and analytical skills.
Have students write a brief reflection on how creating and discussing character maps helped them understand the story. This consolidates learning and provides useful feedback for future lessons.
A character map is a visual organizer that helps students track important details about characters in a story. For Glory Be, you can use a character map to record each character’s physical traits, personality, challenges, and how they change throughout the novel, making it easier to understand the plot and themes.
To create a character map for Glory Be, list the main characters, choose images or drawings to represent them, and fill in sections for physical/character traits, changes during the story, and challenges faced. Tools like Storyboard That make this process easy and engaging for students.
Tracking character traits helps students notice subtle details and understand how characters grow or change. In Glory Be, following these traits deepens comprehension and helps connect character actions to the overall plot and themes.
When reading Glory Be, look for traits like bravery, kindness, curiosity, or stubbornness. Also, note physical details, relationships with others, and how their actions affect the story. These details can be added to your character map for better understanding.
Storyboard That allows students to visually organize information, choose character images, and customize colors and poses. This interactive approach makes character mapping more engaging and helps students retain details about each character in Glory Be.