Nov. 16

November 16, 2016

E.Q: Infer different qualities and traits about a specific character.

Obj: I can infer different qualities and traits about a specific character.

Starter:

As we continue to read more information is revealed about each character.

Once again, reflect on yourself.

What is one secret you keep?

Create a PostSecret card to represent yourself.

This is anonymous so you don't have to put your name on it.

Vocabulary:

Word: Secret

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition: something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

Your Definition:

Activity: Answer the question...How good are you at keeping secrets?

Activity: 

1.  Chunked Reading

With a partner read the following pages:

107-119

125-131

As you read, pay attention to the way the people are characterized.

Take any notes on the character you have been assigned for the profile.

2.  Profiling

To fully understand these characters, we are going to need to make inferences based on what we know.

You will be responsible for creating a profile based on inferring information from the text.

(Use the information from pages 1-131)

You are responsible for creating an organized lay out to present this information. 

Characters:

Edward Armstrong

Emily Brent

William Blore

Vera Claythorne

Philip Lombard

John Macarthur

Anthony Marston

Thomas and Ethel Rogers

Lawrence Wargrave 

Profile Requirements:

Name

Age

Gender

Physical Appearance (Picture)

Employment

Hobbies

Likes

Dislikes

About Section

We will conduct a gallery walk when complete.

Each character will be responsible for commenting on at least three other characters walls. 

Closure:

Did the profile help you to better understand the characters?

Why or why not?