Describing the Characters in Chains - Graphic Organizer Chart
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Chains by Laurie Halse Anderson
Lesson Plans by Liane Hicks
Chains is a historical fiction novel set in New York City in 1776. It is the first book in the “Seeds of America” trilogy. The story is told from the perspective of thirteen-year-old Isabel, an African-American girl who is enslaved. While Isabel fights for freedom for her and her younger sister Ruth, the Patriots are fighting against Great Britain during the Revolutionary War.
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Storyboard Description
Chains by Laurie Halse Anderson is a compelling story of courage in the face of overwhelming obstacles. It follows the life of Isabelle, a young enslaved girl, as she lives in New York City on the eve of the American Revolution. Here is a chart of the main characters in the story. Students can use this chart to analyze the characters traits, interactions and challenges.
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- Isabel
- Physical/Character Traits: How does this character interact with the other main characters? What challenges does this character face?
- Ruth
- Physical/Character Traits: How does this character interact with the other main characters? What challenges does this character face?
- Curzon
- Physical/Character Traits: How does this character interact with the other main characters? What challenges does this character face?
- Madam Lockton
- Physical/Character Traits: How does this character interact with the other main characters? What challenges does this character face?
- Master Lockton
- Physical/Character Traits: How does this character interact with the other main characters? What challenges does this character face?
- Becky
- Physical/Character Traits: How does this character interact with the other main characters? What challenges does this character face?
- Lady Seymour
- Physical/Character Traits: How does this character interact with the other main characters? What challenges does this character face?
- Colonel Regan
- Physical/Character Traits: How does this character interact with the other main characters? What challenges does this character face?
- Grandfather
- Physical/Character Traits: How does this character interact with the other main characters? What challenges does this character face?
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