“Charles”

1. “Charles” by Shirley Jackson Characterization and Point of View

2. Warm-up • Think about what kindergarten was like for you. • Pair with someone at your table and trade experiences. • Be ready to share with the class.

3. Short stories Short stories are types of narratives that have characters, a setting, and a plot. • Charactersare… • people, animals, or imaginary creatures that take part in the action of a story. • Themain characteris… • the one important character that the events in a short story are usually centeredon. • Minor charactersare… • the less important characters.

4. Characterization Today we will analyzecharacters. We learn about characters in four ways: 1. A character’s actions 2. A character’s words, thoughts, and feelings 3. What other characters say, think, or feel 4. Other characters’ actions

5. Characterization • Today we will read a short story called “Charles.” • Listen carefully as I model my thinking aloud about how a reader learns about a character in this text.

6. Characterization I DO “When I was introduced to the character of Laurie I learned about him in several ways…”

7. Characterization WE DO Characterization Chart Using bad grammar Rebellious, excited “Isn’t anybody here?” Defiant, independent

8. Characterization YOU DO As you read “Charles,” you will complete a Characterization Chart like the one below. Draw this chart in your journal. Using bad grammar Rebellious, excited “Isn’t anybody here?”

9. Point of View • Point of view is the perspective on the narrator in a story. • From what point of view was “Charles” told? • How would the story be different if told from Laurie’s point of view? His teacher’s?

10. Closure What did I learn ? Use examples from your Characterization Chart to discuss what you’ve learned so far about character traits with your elbow partner.