In this activity students will compare and contrast characters within the text. In this example, Jess is compared to Leslie. The two characters are both caring and motivated people; however, their interests and desires for adventure are much different.
| Jess | Leslie |
|---|---|
| Jess has many fears: he panics at the thought of scuba diving, and lays in bed worrying about jumping the creek. | Leslie doesn’t seem to be afraid of anything. |
| Jess tries to avoid his family as much as possible, really only caring for his younger sister, May Belle. | Leslie enjoys spending time with her dad, helping him fix up the house, and listening to his stories. |
| Jess doesn't have self-confidence; he thinks he is stupid and hides his drawing talents from people in fear that he will be made fun of. | Leslie is well-read and bright; she also has quite the imagination and encourages creativity. |
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Student Instructions
Compare and Contrast characters in the text.