Chains Character Map

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Describing the Characters in Chains - Graphic Organizer Chart


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Activity Overview

Character maps are a great way for students to keep track of character traits, relationships, motivations, and more throughout a story. In this activity, students will create a character map of the characters in Chains, paying close attention to the physical attributes and the traits of both major and minor characters. Students can also provide detailed information regarding the challenges the character faces, the challenges the character imposes, and the importance of the character to the plot of the story.


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Objective: Create a character map for each character in Chains. Address Physical/Character Traits, How does this character interact with the main character?, and What challenges does this character face?

Student Instructions:

  1. Click "Start Assignment".
  2. Identify the major characters in Chains and type their names into the different title boxes.
  3. Choose a Storyboard That character to represent each of the book characters.
  4. Choose a scene or background that makes sense for the character.
  5. Fill in the text boxes for Physical/Character Traits, How does this character interact with the main character?, and What challenges does this character face?
  6. Save and exit when you're done.

Requirements: Physical/Character Traits, How does this character interact with the main character?, and What challenges does this character face?


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