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!
Depict the characters as symbols and ideas, as human characters, or a combination of the two. In the example below, Chaos is the only "character" represented symbolically.
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Student Instructions
Create a character map for the major characters.