Activity Overview
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 story, 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!
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"The Wedding Dance" Characters
- Lumnay
- Awiyao
- Madulimay
Awiyao’s former wife who is still in love with him, despite the fact he married another.
The lead male in the story who loves Lumnay, but left her because she didn’t produce children for him.
Awiyao’s new, younger wife, with whom he hopes to have children.
Template and Class Instructions
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Student Instructions
Create a character map for the three characters in "The Wedding Dance".
- Choose a character from the "Cultural" tab to represent each of the literary characters.
- Select colors and a pose appropriate to story and character traits.
- Choose a scene or background that makes sense for the character.
- Answer the questions about each character.
Lesson Plan Reference
- [ELA-Literacy/RL/7/1] Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text
- [ELA-Literacy/RL/7/6] Analyze how an author develops and contrasts the points of view of different characters or narrators in a text
- [ELA-Literacy/RL/7/7] Compare and contrast a written story, drama, or poem to its audio, filmed, staged, or multimedia version, analyzing the effects of techniques unique to each medium (e.g., lighting, sound, color, or camera focus and angles in a film)
Rubric
(You can also create your own on Quick Rubric.)
| Proficient 33 Points | Emerging 25 Points | Beginning 17 Points | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Character Picture & Scene | The characters and scenes are both appropriate for the book's characters. | Many of the characters and scenes match the book's characters. | More than half of the characters and scenes do not match the characters in the book. |
| Accuracy of Notes | Most of the information of the notes is correct. | Many of the notes have correct information, but some are incorrect or missing. | Less than half of the information of the notes is correct and relevant. |
| Effort | Work is complete, thorough, and neat. | Most of the sections of the character map were at least attempted and work is presentable. | Character map is unfinished and/or disorganized. |
How To Compare Character Perspectives in “The Wedding Dance”
Analyze Characters
Ask the students to identify the main characters present in the narrative. Once the students understand the story and have read it a couple of times, encourage them to highlight some important traits of the characters. For instance, main personality traits, goals and motivation, contribution to the story, etc. Analyzing this information will help them understand the characters on a deeper level.
Focus on Internal and External Conflicts
Introduce students to the concept of internal and external conflict. Ask the students to analyze these conflicts while keeping the story and the characters in mind. Facilitate the discussion using questions such as What kind of conflict are the characters experiencing? or How does this conflict evolve throughout the story?
Make Perspective Charts
Make a chart with rows for various events or scenes and columns for each character (Awiyao, Lumnay, Madulimay). Students will be able to compare the views of the characters side by side using this as a visual aid. Students can work individually or in groups for this activity.
Consider External Influences
Remind the students to think about how the viewpoints of the characters are impacted by the cultural setting. Talk about how their beliefs and decisions are influenced by cultural norms and expectations. Encourage the students to think about any other external factors that might be influencing the characters to think in a certain way.
Promote Critical Thinking
Encourage the students to consider the points of view of the characters as well as the nature of their motivations and feelings. To encourage more in-depth thought and conversation, provide open-ended questions. Ensure that the students also share their own feelings and perspectives regarding the characters and the comparison.
Frequently Asked Questions About "The Wedding Dance" Characters
Who are the primary characters of the story?
The three key characters of "The Wedding Dance" are Lumnay, Awiyao, and Madulimay.
Why does Awiyao want to get married again?
Awiyao's yearning for a kid is the main reason he's getting married again. Having children is highly valued in the society portrayed in the novel since it is believed that they are necessary to carry on the family line. Awiyao knows his decision will hurt his wife but he is pressurized and mocked by his family and friends which leads to him taking this decision.
Why does Awiyao's choice to be married again cause Lumnay to feel torn?
Since Lumnay still adores Awiyao and is fervently hoping to become the mother of his children, she is torn by his choice. The fact that she cannot live up to this cultural ideal becomes the reason for her sadness.
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