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Characterization: The Mind Mirror Tuesday, Sept. 20 Characterization: The Mind Mirror Text synthesis: Putting ideas together Character analysis: Who is this person? Get your readers only!! Objectives: Analyze character development, symbolism, and literary elements

Mind Mirror: The Crucible Tuesday, Sept. 20 Mind Mirror: The Crucible Focuses of the Exercise: Get to know the characters better Gain better knowledge of story elements Plot Conflict Analyze symbolism HAVE FUN!! Objectives: Analyze character development, symbolism, and literary elements

Preliminary Instructional Checklist: Tuesday, Sept. 20 Preliminary Instructional Checklist: Choose a character Write that character’s name at the top Write the play’s title at the bottom On a separate sheet of paper: TWO questions that the character asked (or might ask) TWO quotes that show what kind of person he/she is TWO phrases that show his/her thoughts or emotions TWO symbols/images that can be associated with the character TWO drawings that express his/her point of view Objectives: Analyze character development, symbolism, and literary elements

Secondary Instructional Checklist: Tuesday, Sept. 20 Secondary Instructional Checklist: Draw a large, head-shaped object on the paper Form the character’s face (eyes, nose, mouth, hair, etc.) with the quotes, symbols, and drawings TWO questions that the character asked (or might ask) TWO quotes that show what kind of person he/she is TWO phrases that show his/her thoughts or emotions TWO symbols/images that can be associated with the character TWO drawings that express his/her point of view Objectives: Analyze character development, symbolism, and literary elements