Monday October 3, 2016 Today you will need: Maniac Magee Characterization Handouts Maniac Magee Project Information Handouts (2) Pencil

Monday October3, 2016 Today’s Agenda Bell Challenge – What do you notice? Maniac Magee Project Characterization Archetype Objective Summary Homework – Maniac Magee Project

Bell Challenge Invitation to Notice Look at and read the following sentence aloud. MODEL SENTENCE Mars Bar was right! They DO eat people! -Maniac Magee Jerry Spinelli What do you notice?

Characterization Review Characterization is the way writers create and describe a character for the reader. There are two types of characterization Direct characterization Indirect Characterization

Direct characterization When writers use direct characterization in their writing, they tell us what type of character we are reading about.

Indirect characterization Writers most often use indirect characterization to show (not tell) things that reveal the personality of a character: The character’s speech, The character’s thoughts, The effect the character has on others, The character’s actions, The physical “looks” of the character

Archetypes Mini-Lesson

Introduction Researchers have been able to collect and compare myths, legends, and religions of cultures from all around the world. They discovered that for centuries, people who had NO contact with each other had passed down stories through generations that were similar to the stories of other cultures. The basic elements of these stories are called ARCHETYPES.

What is an archetype? A character, action, or situation that is a prototype (or pattern) of human life generally A situation that occurs over and over again in literature Quest Initiation Attempt to overcome evil

Archetypal Characters Description Example The Hero A larger-than-life character that often goes on some kind of journey or quest In the course of his journey, the hero demonstrates the qualities and abilities valued by his culture King Arthur Luke Skywalker (Star Wars) Frodo (The Lord of the Rings) Harry Potter

Archetypal Characters Description Example The Father Figure The protector and leader Mufasa (The Lion King) The Mother Figure The protective nurturer and gentle provider Mrs. Weasely (Harry Potter) Fairy Godmother (Cinderella) The Temptress A woman who uses her power (intellect, magic, beauty) to make men weak The White Witch (The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe)

Archetypal Characters Description Example Monster/Villain The antagonist (opposes the protagonist) The Giant (Jack and the Beanstalk) The Innocent An inexperienced character that is exposed to the evils in the world Dorothy (The Wizard of Oz) The Damsel in Distress Woman who needs to be rescued Rapunzel Sleeping Beauty

Archetypal Characters Description Example Helpers (Wise Old Woman, Man, or Animal; Teacher or Mentor) Characters that assist or guide the protagonist Merlin (King Arthur) Yoda (Star Wars) The Trickster/The Fool Characters who trick others to get them to do what he/she wants—they can be both virtuous or evil Fred and George Weasely (Harry Potter) Road Runner The Underdog Characters who are always in the wrong place at the wrong time, but who usually win something of value in the end The Ugly Duckling Neville Longbottom (Harry Potter)

Archetypal Settings Place Description The Crossroads The place of suffering and decision The Underworld The place where the hero encounters fear or death The Maze or Labyrinth Represents a puzzling dilemma or great uncertainty The Castle The strong place of safety; holds the treasure or the princess; may be bewitched or enchanted

Archetypal Journeys Patterns The Quest to Know Who You Are The Quest to Find Knowledge The Quest to Find the Promised Land or to Build a Beautiful City The Warrior’s Quest to Save the People and Rid the Land of Danger The Quest to Get Revenge The Quest for Fame and Fortune The Fool’s Quest (a silly person saves the land because of his innocence or foolishness) The Search for Love (to rescue the princess)

Characterization Project Task Completion On your graphic organizer, determine the characters archetype and write a brief description explaining why this is their archetype and provide evidence from the text. Using the direct and indirect characterization strategy, Write a brief character description on Maniac Magee on the Graphic Organizer. Next, choose one of the following characters and create a brief character description. Amanda Beale Mars Bar Thompson Mrs. Beale John McNab

Writing Objective Summaries Review Mini-Lesson

Objective Summary Key Vocabulary DETERMINE: Decide, figure out CENTRAL IDEA: The chief point an author is making about a topic; the author’s primary message. Sometimes the central idea is stated, but sometimes it must be inferred. ANALYZE: Study closely; break down into key parts DEVELOPMENT: The building of an idea/ideas throughout a text. RELATIONSHIP: A connection between two or more ideas, events, individuals, etc. SUPPORTING IDEAS: Facts, statements, specifics, and examples that clarify, explain, and describe the central idea.

Objective Summary To “determine a central idea” of a text means to figure out the author’s main point or message about a topic. Examine the title and any blurbs included before the body of the text Pay close attention to the opening and closing paragraphs What is the topic? Why has the author written about the topic (purpose—inform, entertain, persuade)? What point or points has the author made about the topic?

Objective Summary When you “analyze its [a central idea’s] development over the course of the text including its relationship to supporting ideas” you closely study how the author has built his or her main point/primary message. You find examples in the text that help the author emphasize his or her main point about a topic. Look at the body paragraphs of the text. What examples is the author using to make his or her point? Think about the who, what, when, where, why, and how about the topic.

Objective Summary To “provide an objective summary,” you must… Determine the central idea Find important details that the author uses to develop the central idea and communicate them in your own words Be clear, concise, and brief Leave out minor details and your own personal opinion

Writing an objective summary Step One--Topic Sentence Name It: Identify the title of the text and the author. Use one of the following summary verbs: shows, describes, explains, discusses, explores, illustrates, teaches, etc. Communicate the author’s central idea. Step Two—Essential/Key Ideas Pick 1-2 supporting details from the beginning, middle, and end of the text to show how the author develops the central idea. USE YOUR OWN WORDS. Step Three—Concluding Sentence Wrap up the objective summary.

Maniac Magee Project Task Using the characters that you analyzed for the characterization activity, summarize the conflict between Maniac Magee and the character. Remember to use the notes on objective summaries to assist you.

Characterization Multiple Choice Quiz Exit Ticket Characterization Multiple Choice Quiz

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