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Vocabulary Characterization

This learning activity focuses on students analyzing character traits in a novel by examining specific diction used by Steinbeck. By looking at characters' thoughts, actions, and speech patterns, students will understand how word choice emphasizes personalities. The activity includes a character chart for collecting evidence of why Steinbeck uses certain words to describe characters.

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Vocabulary Characterization

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  1. Vocabulary Characterization • February 2, 2016 • Character Chart • Pen/Pencil • Novel

  2. Learning Target: • Students will give evidence explaining why Steinbeck uses specific diction to describe certain characters.

  3. Character Analysis • The author uses diction in order to create characters’ personality traits and patterns of behavior.

  4. Character Analysis-Examination of a character’s thoughts, actions, and speech patterns • You have 15 min to collect the following information: • Character’s Name • Character’s Word/Definition of word • Use this word in a meaningful sentence • Explain why Steinbeck uses this word to describe this character. • Briefly describe who this character is in the story. How do they help or add to the conflict?

  5. Reflection Question  • How does Steinbeck use word choice with his description of characters to show emphasis in the character’s personalities?

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