Friday, 31 August 2012

Character Description

The students have worked over a 2 week time frame to produce some stunning character descriptions! We used the unit plan outline in our favourite resource by Gail Loane.
In this she outlines how we start with a sentence about the character that is a physical description. One thing about how your character looks. This must be very specific and also use rich describing vocabulary.
We all closed our eyes and visualised our character, we discussed things they did, said, what made them the personality and influence in our lives.
Then we wrote a sentence about a behaviour of our character, how they walk, laugh, speak.. What makes them unique?
Then we wrote about one thing they love to do , are passionate about or successful at.
This was to build on making our character come alive!
Lastly was crafting the writing to publishing stage.
Some of the group had to start again a few times, reworking our sentences was hard.
Some of the students found this hard but I think you will agree all have experienced success! All will be revealed tomorrow! Watch this space!

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