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 The Girl Who Drank the Moon, 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 The Girl Who Drank The Moon.
Student Instructions:
Encourage students to work in small groups to share observations about each character. Foster deeper understanding by letting them compare perspectives and discuss how characters change.
Designate each student to track a specific character or trait. Increase engagement and ensure all characters are analyzed by sharing findings with the group.
Create a large anchor chart in your classroom to map out how each character connects and interacts. Refer to it during reading to reinforce comprehension.
Invite students to find images, music, or short video clips that represent each character’s personality. Enhance understanding by tying visual or audio elements to character analysis.
Ask students to write a quick reflection about what they learned from their peers. Support deeper learning by encouraging personal connections and questions for further discussion.
A character map for The Girl Who Drank the Moon is a graphic organizer that helps students visually track and organize important details about each character, such as their traits, relationships, and roles in the story.
To create a character map, identify main and supporting characters, select visual representations, fill in their traits, relationships, and challenges, and use text boxes to add this information. Tools like Storyboard That can make the process easy and engaging.
Character maps help students understand character development, track how characters change, and see how their actions impact the plot. They also support deeper comprehension and recall of story details.
Include physical and personality traits, main challenges faced, relationships with others, and each character's importance to the plot. Visual elements and scene backgrounds can also help illustrate these details.
Yes, platforms like Storyboard That offer ready-to-use templates for character maps. These templates allow students to quickly input character names, traits, and choose visuals that match the story's themes.