1. Monday October 3, 2016 Today you will need:
Maniac Magee Characterization Handouts
Maniac Magee Project Information Handouts (2)
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2. Monday October3, 2016 Today’s Agenda
Bell Challenge – What do you notice?
Maniac Magee Project
Characterization
Archetype
Objective Summary
Homework – Maniac Magee Project

3. 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?

4. 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

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

6. 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

8. Archetypes
Mini-Lesson

9. 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.

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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)

13. 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

14. 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)

15. 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

16. 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)

17. 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

19. Writing Objective Summaries Review
Mini-Lesson

20. 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.

21. 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?

22. 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.

23. 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

24. 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.

25. 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.

26. Characterization Multiple Choice Quiz
Exit Ticket
Characterization Multiple Choice Quiz

27. Homework