Character Evolution in The Raft

Nicky and his view on river life changes a lot throughout the story. In this activity, students work to identify how he and his view changes from the beginning of the story to the end. Students can work individually or in pairs to research and compile evidence. Students will describe the evidence they compiled about Nicky in the beginning on one side of a T-Chart, and the evidence they discovered that has changed in the end on the other.

Student Instructions

Create a storyboard depicting Nicky at the beginning and at the end of The Raft.

1. Use the template provided by your teacher.
2. In the left column, describe how Nicky was at the beginning of the story.
3. Illustrate the cell with appropriate dialogue, characters, scenes, and items.
4. In the right column, describe Nicky at the end of the story.
5. Illustrate the cell with appropriate dialogue, characters, scenes, and items.
6. Click "Save & Exit" when done.