1. Character Analysis for “Duffy’s Jacket”
Character cards displaying character analysis
Follow the directions below to complete the activity.
Discuss with your partner who the main characters are and components of their personalities.
Open the Character Cards app.
Make character cards for each of the main characters, giving details showing your understanding of the characters. (Use the rubric to make sure that your understanding of the characters is evident.)
This task uses: Character Cards
Common Core/NG Standard(s): RL Analyze how particular elements of a story or drama interact (e.g., how setting shapes the characters or plot). RL.7.6 – Analyze how an author develops and contrasts points of view of different characters or narrators in a text.
TEACHER NOTES:
Teacher’s name/
School: LeBlanc Middle School
Grade Level/Subject: 7th Grade English
Task Card Level: Level 3
Special Directions/Considerations: none
Activity Evaluation: Students will follow a rubric to ensure that they show their understanding and analysis of each main character. The cateogories are Great Job! Could Be Better. or Needs Work . . .
Prerequisites for students: Students have read the story “Duffy’s Jacket” and understand what a main character is. Text being used (from Holt Elements of Literature): “Duffy’s Jacket” by Bruce Coville”