This lesson introduces how to describe characters from a work of fiction.

A slideshow describing the elements of plot as well as the importance of dialogue as it interacts with different plot elements.

A graphic organizer designed to help students understand characterization by visualizing a character and describing that character's actions and feelings throughout a story.

Use this graphic organizer to compare or contrast ideas, things, or texts. This is a great cross-curricular tool to use for both reading strategies and prewriting.