Virtual Thursday/Friday, December 3rd/4th

1. Don't forget NoRedInk.com assignment. Due by the end of the day on Sunday, December 6th. 

2. Small group discussion- Dystopian Fiction Genre

3. Characterization: 

Characterization is the process by which the writer reveals the personality of a character. Characterization is revealed through direct characterization and indirect characterization. 

Direct Characterization:  tells the audience what the personality of the character is. 

    Example: “The patient boy and quiet girl were both well mannered and did not disobey 

                     their mother.” 

    Explanation: The author is directly telling the audience the personality of these two children. 
                          The boy is “patient” and the girl is “quiet.” 

Indirect Characterization:  shows things that reveal the personality of a character. There are five different methods of indirect characterization: 

Homework: 

1. Post-class discussion (Schoology) 

2. Continue reading BNW. Be through Chapter 12 by Monday/Tuesday. 

3. Complete the BNW characterization chart for Monday/Tuesday's class: BNW Characterization Chart. Make a copy and upload completed version to Schoology by the end of Sunday, December 6th.