Lesson 2.2 - Core Characteristics of a Short Story; Novel Study Prep
Learning Goal(s) By the end of this lesson you will be able to discuss and write sophisticated and thoughtful character analyses using the tools and examples covered in the lesson; you will be able to prepare for your Novel Study Conference #1 using the Success Criteria
Tell us about the last English language movie that you saw and liked. What did you like about it? Give details and examples.
50 words. Respond to 1 other classmates' postings
How are you setting up your Journal?
What format are you using using (Word, Google Docs, PPT, Slides etc.)?
What are you planning to add into your journal (artefacts, quotes, additional research, personal writing, etc)?
**Answer in 50-75 words. Respond to 2 classmates' postings.Read the short A Day in the Country by Anton Chekhov. Focus your reading attention on Terenty's character traits. **PDF and post to Moodle below. **75-100 words.
Use the questions on Characterization in the Short Story PPT to guide your thinking and annotations. Add details and examples.
1. What do you know about Terenty? Age, Family Background, Social Class, Status, Occupation?
2. Is Terenty a dynamic or static character? Is he round or flat? Explain your answer using examples from the story.
3. Does he have any special talents, skills, powers or characteristics? Does he have any special behaviour? Explain with details.
**PDF and post to Moodle below. **75-100 words.