Mini-lesson #2 Developing Characters Ohio Standard: Writing Process, Benchmarks: A, B, C & D (grades K-2) A, B, C & E (grades 3-4) Ohio Standard: Writing Applications, Benchmarks: A & B (grades K-2) A & B (grades 3-4)
a. Discuss what makes a character in a book
b. Do a picture walk, discuss the characters appearance in the book
c. Read Show and Tell with the class
d. Review the characters and describe them
i. What makes them different from the others?
ii. How many characters are there?
iii. Is there anything memorable about a character?
e. Each student chooses a character from the book and writes in their writing journal describing that character as they see them, not as the pictures show. Students are to use “describing” words. Descriptions need to be clear enough so anyone who reads it will know which one the student is describing. Depending on the class, the students could choose a classmate or family member and describe them. This could be asking for trouble, so use your judgment on the maturity of your students.
f. Students can share writings.
a. Discuss what makes a character in a book
b. Do a picture walk, discuss the characters appearance in the book
c. Read Show and Tell with the class
d. Review the characters and describe them
i. What makes them different from the others?
ii. How many characters are there?
iii. Is there anything memorable about a character?
e. Each student chooses a character from the book and writes in their writing journal describing that character as they see them, not as the pictures show. Students are to use “describing” words. Descriptions need to be clear enough so anyone who reads it will know which one the student is describing. Depending on the class, the students could choose a classmate or family member and describe them. This could be asking for trouble, so use your judgment on the maturity of your students.
f. Students can share writings.
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