UNIT TITLE: OUR PERSONAL IDENTITY

FORM: 1

LESSON DURATION: 55 MINUTES

DATE: OCTOBER 1-5, 2018

FOCUS AREA: ELEMENTS OF A STORY

TOPIC: DIRECT AND INDIRECT CHARACTERIZATION

GENERAL OBJECTIVES: to reflect on and critically respond to literature and other texts, on paper and on
screen.
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson students should be able to:
1. listen to a song about direct and indirect characterization
2. answer questions about direct and indirect characterization
3. read hand-outs on direct and indirect characterization
4. debate which type of characterization is more important
5. define characterization
6. participate in a class discussion on characterization
7. take notes on characterization
8. identify five examples of direct characterization and five for indirect characterization.
9. complete an online quiz on characterization
10. discuss characterization through collaborative teaching and learning
11. listen attentively to their peers as they share their views on concepts related to the lesson

Vocabulary

 characterization

 indirect characterization

 direct characterization

 S-speech

 T-thoughts

 E- effects on others

 A- Actions
  L-looks

Content:

Definition of Character in Literature

All stories must have certain characteristics or elements. Without these elements, any piece of
literature would cease to make sense or serve a purpose. For example, stories must have a plot, or
events that take place. Another essential story element is the character. Character can be defined
as any person, animal, or figure represented in a literary work. There are many types of characters
that exist in literature, each with its own development and function.
Characterization:

Direct Characterization:

Indirect Characterization:

References:
 “The Young Warriors” – V.S. Reid
 Character in Literature: Definition, Types & Development - Video & Lesson Transcript |
Study.com. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://study.com/academy/lesson/character-in-
literature-definition-types-development.html
Teaching/Learning Activities
Engage:

Students will listen to a song about direct and indirect characterization. At the end they will
answer questions about what was viewed in the video. Their answers will be written on the board.

Explore

Students will read handouts on direct and indirect characterization. The class will be separated in
two. A moot will be written on the board. The two sides will debate which type of
characterization is more important. The winning side will receive small tokens.
Explain

The students will have a class discussion on characterization. They will take notes as dictated by
the teacher.
Elaborate

Students will read chapter 2 of the novel and identify five examples of direct characterization and
five for indirect characterization.

Evaluate. Students will complete an online quiz on characterization.

Extended Activity:

Students will research plot in literature and write why it is such an important element in a story.