1. Character Analysis for “ The Green Mamba”
Character cards displaying character analysis
Follow the directions below to complete the activity.
1 Discuss with your partner who the main characters are and the components of their personalities. 2. Open the Character Cards app. If this link does not work for any reason, go to and type in keywords: “Read Write Think, and Trading Cards.” 3. Make character cards for each of the main characters, giving details showing your understanding of the characters.
This task uses:
Character Cards App
Common Core/NG Standard(s 8.RL.3Analyze how particular lines of dialogue or incidents in a story or drama propel the action, reveal aspects of a character, or provoke a decision. R.L. 8.6 Analyze how differences in the points of view of the characters and the audience or reader (e.g., created through the use of dramatic irony) create such effects as suspense or humor.
TEACHER NOTES:
Debbie
6th, 7th, & 8th Grade/ELA
Task Card Level: Level 1
Special Directions/Considerations: Have a web link to already on your desktop or iPad home screen.
Activity Evaluation: The students will save it to a folder on desktop and teacher will review it.
Prerequisites for students: The students will have read “ The Green Mamba”. Text being used (from the High School ELA Guidebook):