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Character Evolution in Lord of the Flies. Dynamic vs. Static Characters www.etymonline.com. Characters experience varying amounts of change over the course of a story. Two types of characters are: Static characters • Dynamic characters www.etymonline.com. Static characters.
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Dynamic vs. Static Characterswww.etymonline.com • Characters experience varying amounts of change over the course of a story. Two types of characters are: • Static characters •Dynamic characters www.etymonline.com
Static characters • that do not experience basic character changes during the course of the story.
Dynamic characters • that experience changes throughout the plot of a story. Although the change may be sudden, it is expected based on the story’s events.
Your Goal • A story’s characters fall within a range—from very static characters that experience no change to • very dynamic characters that undergo one or more major changes. • Your job is to chart this growth. • Chapter 1-6 then • Chapters 7-12
Defining Moments for CharacterStep One • 1. Focusing on chapters 1-6, choose five defining moments for your character. In other words, choose five moments from the novel that changed your character in a significant way.
Where do I get these moments? • www.kennethmhill.comhas full text to copy and paste • http://gv.pl/pdf/lord_of_the_flies.pdf • From your book: chapters 1-6 or beyond if you are further • Or • Many internet sources: • Google: e.g., • “Lord of the Flies” Ralph/Roger/Jack quotes
Step Two • 2. Find a quote to support each defining moment. Don’t forget to include the page number!
Step Three • 3. Briefly describe the way in which each moment changed your character.
Step Four • 4. Note whether your moment was “low,” “medium,” or “high.” Low moments changed your character in a negative way, high moments improved your character, and medium moments were neutral.
LOW, MEDIUM, HIGH • This correlates to the visual character development chart we will be creating.
REMINDER!!! • 5. Remember to keep your moments in chronological order (don’t skip back and forth in time). • Why?
Share 1 idea on turnitin.com • Go to www.turnitin.com • Class id is 5723478 • Your password • Discussions • Choose character • One entry = 15 points
Part Two: Creating Your Chart • Go to www.kennethmhill.com • English 10 • Lord of the Flies • Click on characterization chart
Step One • Enter a title for your map and the name of each member in your group. Click “next.”
Step Two • Under “What items are going to list?” choose “Scene.” Then click “next.”
Step Three • For “How do you want to rate your items?” choose “High/Medium/Low.” Click “next.”
Step Four • Now you will write about your moments! Write “Number 1” in the “Scene” box, since this is your first defining moment.
Step Five • Write a short label for your moment in the “Topic” box. For example, “Ralph is elected leader.”
Step Six • Write your quote and page number in the Description” box.
Step Seven • You may choose a picture if one is appropriate for your moment. • Choose “add an entry” to create your “Number 2” moment. Repeat for all five of your moments.
Step Eight • Once each moment has been entered, click “finished.” (Use the back button if you need to double-check your work.)
Reflection Essay • *You may notice that there is no section on the chart for explaining your moments. • You will explain your moments in your reflection essay, so keep your Charting Evolution Organizer!
Step Nine • How to save • Center your chart • Press ALT+PRNTSCRN at same time • Go to Start, • All Programs, • Accessories • Choose PAINT • Press CTRL+ V at the same time
Contd. • Choose Save, • Name your chart • Save as type: choose Gif • Choose location to save (e.g, Save on desktop)
Go to www.kennethmhill.com • Choose student email • Or • Go to your email • Sign in
Create new mail • Send to Khill@hartdistrict.org • Attach map and send
Any Questions? • Due Dates • Chart due chapters 1-6: 12.07.12 (Friday) • Chapters 4-6 and 7-9 quiz due on Monday • Complete chart due: 1-12: 12.14.12 (Friday) • Essay due (12.17.12) No late work • Final over ch. 10-12 with cumulative Latin and grammar