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Character descriptions in “the bike”

Character descriptions in “the bike”. Looking at your chart: What kind of character is the narrator? How did Gary Soto’s physical and behavioral descriptions help you picture and “hear” the character? What are ways you can flesh out a character by using a description?.

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Character descriptions in “the bike”

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  1. Character descriptions in “the bike”

  2. Looking at your chart: What kind of character is the narrator? How did Gary Soto’s physical and behavioral descriptions help you picture and “hear” the character? What are ways you can flesh out a character by using a description? CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS CONTINUED

  3. Now, it’s time to add rich character descriptions to your own personal narrative! Make a chart for your own character(s) at the time you intend the story to take place. YOUR GOAL: Add description to your narrative that will cause your reader to be able to “see” the character in his or her mind  AND START THIS TONIGHT! ADDING DESCRIPTIONS TO YOUR OWN CHARACTERS

  4. Checking in • Today’s goals were: • Students will understand how character descriptions enhances an overall story’s effect on the reader. • Students will learn how to implement character descriptions into their own personal narrative. • How well do you feel about these goals now? • 4: I could easily teach someone else about how character descriptions enhance an overall story’s effect and how writers can implement them. • 3: I would be a little hesitant teaching someone else, but I think I have a decent understanding. • 2: I still have questions about how character descriptions enhance a story and/or how writers can implement them. • 1: I don’t understand how character descriptions enhance a story and/or how writers can implement them.

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