English I Honors—Cinco de Mayo, 2015 Bell work: Why is the character you chose for your character profile important to the novel? What would be different about the novel if this character was excluded from the plot? Homework: – Study for Lesson #11 Vocabulary on Thursday. – Catch up on reading TKAM Heads up: – TKAM Final Test on Friday (not open book) Reminders: – I will need all my copies returned on Friday (I have 10). – If you donate your copy, you get a service hour.

Lesson #11 Vocabulary tempestuous—adj. very stormy vigorous—adj. strong, healthy, and full of energy. capricious—adj. given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior. harmonious—adj. free from disagreement or dissent. illustrious—adj. well known, respected, and admired for past achievements. analogous—adj. comparable in certain respects, typically in a way that makes clearer the nature of the things compared. audacious—adj. showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks. malicious—adj. characterized by malice; intending or intended to do harm. suspicious—adj. causing one to have the idea or impression that something or someone is of questionable, dishonest, or dangerous character or condition. tenacious—adj. tending to keep a firm hold of something; clinging or adhering closely.

Static characters stay the same without changing during the story Dynamic characters evolve and grow during the story Flat characters are uncomplicated Round characters have a complex personality Primary Characters—carry the weight of the novel and may be described as round or dynamic Secondary Characters and Thematic Topics They Represent—generally remains flat or static and serves a function connected to growth of the primary characters Atticus Scout Miss Caroline—fear, injustice Miss Stephanie—gossip Mrs. Dubose—courage and/or racism 6 groups of 3 5 groups of 2

Flat or static characters are uncomplicated, staying the same without changing or growing during the story. Round or dynamic characters evolve and grow during the story and have a complex personality. Primary Characters—carry the weight of the novel and may be described as round or dynamic Secondary Characters and Thematic Topics They Represent—generally remains flat or static and serves a function connected to growth of the primary characters Atticus Scout Jem Dill Miss Maudie Calpurnia Arthur (Boo) Radley Aunt Alexandra Miss Caroline—fear, injustice Miss Stephanie—gossip Mrs. Dubose—courage and/or racism Mrs. Merriweather/Miss Gates—hypocrisy Mayella Ewell—ignorance and scapegoating Bob Ewell—violence Tom Robinson—innocence Heck Tate—the law Judge Taylor—justice Walter Cunningham, Jr.—poverty Dolphus Raymond—rebellion against segregation

Create a Character Profile Poster A physical description from the novel. A list of several adjectives describing the character’s personality, values, and/or motives. A description of the plot events in which this character is involved. A quotation about him or her from another character. A quotation by the character that reveals his or her values. A picture or graphic representation of the character. Must include color and be easy to read. Creativity will earn extra points. Is the character static or dynamic? Explain. Is the character flat or round? Explain.

Character and Description Events Involving the Character Textual Evidence Theme Related to this Character