Frederick Douglass Character Map

This Storyboard That activity is part of the lesson plans for Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass


Character Map for the Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass


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Activity Overview

As students read, a storyboard can serve as a helpful character reference log. This log (also called a character map) allows students to recall relevant information about important characters. When reading a book, small attributes and details frequently become important as the plot progresses. With character mapping, students will record this information, helping them follow along and catch the subtleties which make reading more enjoyable!


Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass Characters



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Student Instructions

Create a character map for the major characters.


  1. Identify the major characters in Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass and type their names into the different title boxes.
  2. Choose a character from the "1600s to 1800s" tab to represent each of the literary characters.
    • Select colors and a pose appropriate to story and character traits.
  3. Choose a scene or background that makes sense for the character.
  4. Fill in Textables to answer the questions.

Character Map Graphic Organizer for Frederick Douglass

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