1. Module 2: We will explore how Katherine Paterson (author) develops the characters in Lyddie
Today, we will be making meaning about how Katherine Paterson develops characters in Lyddie.
Module 2, Unit 1, Lesson 6
C-Day November 14, 2017
D-Day November 15, 2017

2. Do-Now: Learning Target Tracker
I can identify evidence of the different ways the characters and the setting interact in our historical fiction text, Lyddie.
I can begin to analyze KP’s techniques of characterization and make inferences about characters in Lyddie.

3. Setting
In what ways do we learn about setting in books, stories, etc.? Who is responsible for creating the setting in a book? Make inferences about Lyddie after chapter 1 & 2. List three adjectives that describe the setting of the book.

4. Setting (Time & Place)
Who is responsible for creating the characters in a book? Make an inference about Lyddie after chapter 1. List three adjectives that describe Lyddie.

5. Characterization
Who is responsible for creating the characters in a book? Make an inference about Lyddie after chapter 1. List three adjectives that describe Lyddie.

6. Things Close Readers Do …
Before we read, let’s talk about what we do when we read closely.
Things Close Readers Do …
Get the gist – figure out what the text is mostly about
Re-read
Cite evidence – characters (C) & setting (S)
Use details from the text to make inferences and analyze
Use context clues to figure out word meanings
Continuously think about how all this comes together for you as the reader
Talk with others about the text

7. Close Reading (CH 3,4,5) Lyddie by Katherine Paterson
How is Lyddie’s character revealed?
Underline and annotate evidence for characterization.
This is an example of Katherine Paterson’s use of:
Description
Character’s own thoughts
Character’s words
Character’s dialogue with others
Character’s actions
How character treats others
More……

8. Do-Now: Learning Target Tracker
I can identify evidence of the different ways the characters and the setting interact in our historical fiction text, Lyddie.
I can begin to analyze KP’s techniques of characterization and make inferences about characters in Lyddie.

9. Close Reading CH.3,4,5 Lyddie by Katherine Paterson
Gist sections of the text

10. Characters: the people in the story Setting: time and place
Close reading – focus on Plot, characters, setting and how all three constantly interact
Characters: the people in the story
Setting: time and place
Find evidence for each of these in the text: annotate for each of these items above

11. Characterization Graphic organizer – Ongoing for many chapters

12. setting Graphic organizer – Ongoing for many chapters
Claim

13. Do-Now: Learning Target Tracker
I can identify evidence of the different ways the characters and the setting interact in our historical fiction text, Lyddie.
I can begin to analyze KP’s techniques of characterization and make inferences about characters in Lyddie.

14. Exit Ticket – Learning Target Tracker

15. Homework – finish your character profile!