Bud Not Buddy - Character Map
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Bud, Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis
Lesson Plans by Elizabeth Pedro
Bud, Not Buddy is a historical fiction novel about an orphan boy during the Great Depression. It is a story that relays the hardship of a young African American boy on his journey to find his place in the world. Softly entwined throughout the story are interesting historical tidbits, all while maintaining a light-hearted, humorous quality.
Storyboard Description
Bud Not Buddy Characters | Have students keep track of important characters in Bud, Not Buddy with this character map!
Storyboard Text
- Slide: 1
- Bud Caldwell
- Physical/Character Traits: IntellegentResourcefulOptimisticTrusting How does this character interact with the main character?Bud is the main character. What challenges does this character face?Losing his mother at age 6Living in an orphanageFinding a family
- Slide: 2
- Todd Amos
- Physical/Character Traits: How does this character interact with the main character? What challenges does this character face?
- Slide: 3
- Bugs
- Physical/Character Traits: How does this character interact with the main character? What challenges does this character face?
- Slide: 4
- Deza Malone
- Physical/Character Traits: How does this character interact with the main character? What challenges does this character face?
- Slide: 5
- Lefty Lewis
- Physical/Character Traits: How does this character interact with the main character? What challenges does this character face?
- Slide: 6
- Ms. Thomas
- Physical/Character Traits: How does this character interact with the main character? What challenges does this character face?
- Slide: 7
- Herman E. Calloway
- Physical/Character Traits: How does this character interact with the main character? What challenges does this character face?
- Slide: 8
- Steady Eddie
- Physical/Character Traits: How does this character interact with the main character? What challenges does this character face?
- Slide: 9
- Mr. Jimmy
- Physical/Character Traits: How does this character interact with the main character? What challenges does this character face?