WebQuest
The Last Dragon Character Sketch
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Essential Question:
How do I thoroughly describe a character in a character sketch?
Skills/Objective:
The students will be able to demonstrate the proper process for writing a character sketch.
Teacher Preparation:
� Make a copy of the following worksheet for each student
o http://www.teachervision.fen.com/tv/printables/tv00004S1.pdf
o http://www.teachervision.fen.com/tv/printables/goodyear/TimetoWrite_CharacterSketch.pdf
� If possible, have a copy of The Last Dragon for each student
� The teacher should have read The Last Dragon in its entirety before administering this lesson
� Have a outline template made up for the character sketch activity for the learners that need differentiated instruction
Teaching Procedures:
Opening:
� Recap The Last Dragon
� Discuss the instructions of the character sketch activity
� Divide the students into groups of two by academic skill level
� Provide the example of the character sketch to the students
� Inform the students that the �who am I � worksheet may help them answer the questions in their character sketch
Teaching Strategies:
� Using a graphic organizer for the character sketch
� Using the �who am I� worksheet as a resource
� Having the students work in pairs
Differentiated Instruction:
� Pairing the students with someone with the same skill level or a different skill level depending on their needs
� Providing the student with an outline template
Procedure:
� After informing the students of the instructions and recapping The Last Dragon
� The students should be in their group with their partner
� The teacher is to circulate the classroom, offering feedback, asking questions and encouraging students throughout the character sketch process
� Take up the sketches when the students are finished with their rough drafts
� Review the rough drafts and make comments and suggestions
� Have the students complete their final drafts the next day in class
Closing:
� Ask the students if there are any questions
� Have the students fill out a feedback form asking them what they thought about the activity
Assessment/Evaluation:
� Teacher is to review the rough drafts and the final drafts for the character sketch requirements and grade accordingly
Standards
Georgia Performance Standards:
ELA7RC1 The student reads a minimum of 25 grade-level appropriate books or
book equivalents (approximately 1,000,000 words) per year from a variety of
subject disciplines. The student reads both informational and fictional texts in a
variety of genres and modes of discourse, including technical texts related to various
subject areas.
ELA7R1 The student demonstrates comprehension and shows evidence of a
warranted and responsible explanation of a variety of literary and informational
texts.
b. Interprets a character�s traits, emotions, or motivations and gives supporting
evidence from a text.
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