Introduction
Welcome!
Today, we will be focusing on character development within your Social Justice book. Throughout this webquest, you will
- Learn about the different types of characters
- Review indirect and direct characterization
- Learn about characters and their purposes
Task
You will click HERE to access the website you will use for this webquest. At the end of the webquest, you will create and develop your own complex character.
The purpose of this activity is to be able to analyze how complex characters develop, interact with other characters, and advance the plot or develop the theme in your Social Justice book. Later in the block, you will be discussing your analyses with your classmates.
Process
Step 1: Introduction
Answer the following question below:
1. How do writers create believable, interesting characters in the stories they write? Please write in your own words.
Step 2: Types of Characters
2. In the box below, please give the definition of each types of character and an example. Use the illustration below to fill out the rows for dynamic characters and static characters.
| Type of Character | Definition | Example |
| Protagonist | ||
| Antagonist | ||
| Round Character | ||
| Flat Character | ||
| Dynamic Character | ||
| Static Character |
Step 3: Direct and Indirect Characterization
1. After you have read the section on direct characterization, use what you have learned to write a direct characterization of the Big, Bad Wolf from "The Three Little Pigs."
2. After you have read the section on indirect characterization, complete the interactive exercise at the bottom of the section.
Step 4: Character Foils
Please answer the questions below.
1. What are character foils?
2. What is the purpose of character foils?
Evaluation
You will be evaluated on your completion of this webquest.
Conclusion
Congratulations! You have finished the webquest. Please make sure you turn in your completed webquest in Google Classroom.
Once you've finished, spend the time reading your Social Book for next week.