OSCAR EXAMPLE - PIGGY
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Direct and Indirect Characterization: OSCAR
Lesson Plans by Rebecca Ray
OSCAR is an acronym designed to help readers understand direct and indirect characterization. Through the use of OSCAR, as a reading and writing strategy, readers are asked to think and write about the different ways they learn about a character.
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Storyboard Description
OSCAR example of direct and indirect characterization
Storyboard Text
- PIGGY
- "You're talking too much. Shut up Fatty." - Jack
- The author refers to him as the 'fat boy' with 'spectacles'. He is intelligent and innovative.
- "...on account of my asthma."
- The way he is treated in the book is upsetting. He only wants what is best for everyone.
- S: Character's Speech
- Heavy, wears glasses
- C: Physical Characteristics
- A: Author's Attitude
- R: Reader's Reaction
- O: Other Characters' Comments
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