Интересный способ заставить ваших учеников связаться с двумя главными героями и понять их, состоит в том, чтобы сравнить их и сопоставить их качества.
Учащиеся могут использовать текст, чтобы найти черты мальчика и человека (художник-знаковый знак). Студенты могут работать индивидуально или парами, чтобы исследовать и составить список доказательств. Когда у учеников есть черты характера для каждого персонажа, они могут сравнивать / контрастировать. Студенты будут описывать черты, которые они составили о мальчике с одной стороны, и черты, которые они обнаружили о человеке, с другой стороны.
В тексте явно не указаны черты персонажей, но можно использовать диалог и иллюстрации, чтобы вывести идеи о персонажах.
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Student Instructions
Compare and contrast the main characters.
Create a classroom anchor chart highlighting character traits for the boy and the man from The Sign Painter.
Why: Visual aids help students organize their thoughts and notice differences and similarities in characters, making comparison easier and more meaningful.
Show students how to find character traits by examining what characters say and how they are shown in pictures.
Why: This helps students develop critical thinking skills and deepens their understanding of the text, especially when traits are not directly stated.
Encourage students to search for quotes, actions, and images that support each trait they identify.
Why: Gathering evidence teaches students to back up their ideas and strengthens their analytical skills.
Lead a class or small group discussion where students share and debate their findings.
Why: Collaborative conversation helps students see different perspectives and improves communication skills.
Invite students to draw scenes or symbols that represent character traits and differences.
Why: Creative expression allows students to connect more personally with the characters and reinforces comprehension.
To compare and contrast characters in The Sign Painter, students should gather character traits from the text and illustrations, then list similarities and differences between the boy and the man. This helps students understand each character's motivations and personalities.
The boy is younger, quiet, dreams of becoming a painter, and is willing to take risks. The man is older, talkative, follows rules, and is focused on completing tasks as a sign painter. These traits can be inferred from their actions, dialogue, and illustrations in the book.
A simple activity is to have students list character traits for each main character using evidence from the text and pictures, then create a compare-and-contrast chart or illustrations showing differences and similarities.
Students can examine illustrations for clues about how characters act, their expressions, and interactions. These visual details often reveal traits not stated directly in the text, supporting deeper character analysis.
The activity is best suited for grades 2–3, as it helps developing readers practice inference and compare-and-contrast skills in a manageable, engaging way.