1. Dialectical Journal Title of Book
Name: ____________________________
Date: ___________________
Block__________________

2. Slide 1: Indirect Characterization
Quote (pg #)
DO NOT write a summary of the character’s role in the text. Write a paragraph that analyzes what the quote suggests about the chosen character. You must ANALYZE the character – draw conclusions, make connections, explain character’s traits and function within the text as well as WHY they are significant to the text (how they complicate the action or how they interact with other characters), etc.

3. Slide 2: Indirect Characterization
Quote (pg #)
DO NOT write a summary of the character’s role in the text. Write a paragraph that analyzes what the quote suggests about the chosen character. You must ANALYZE the character – draw conclusions, make connections, explain character’s traits and function within the text as well as WHY they are significant to the text (how they complicate the action or how they interact with other characters), etc.

4. Slide 3: Theme Theme Statement: Quote (pg #):
Write a paragraph that explains how the chosen quote demonstrates one theme of the text. Explain how the quoted text demonstrates, supports, or reveals your theme. Remember a theme is not just an event; it is a message about life or overall lesson/ deeper understanding. Themes are statements, not single words; themes need to make sense, and can be applied in a universal sense.

5. Slide 4: Theme Theme: Quote (pg #):
Write a paragraph that explains how the chosen quote demonstrates one theme of the text. Explain how the quoted text demonstrates, supports, or reveals your theme. Remember a theme is not just an event; it is a message about life or overall lesson/ deeper understanding. Themes are statements, not single words; themes need to make sense, and can be applied in a universal sense.

6. Slide 5: Figurative Language
Quote (pg#):
Explain how your chosen quote relates/ exemplifies the literary element you have chosen. Explain why the quote is significant and analyze the purpose/ intent.

7. Slide 6: Figurative Language
Quote (pg #):
Explain how your chosen quote relates/ exemplifies the literary element you have chosen. Explain why the quote is significant and analyze the purpose/ intent.