GOAL:
To compare and contrast two characters in a book focusing on personal traits, those qualities that distinguish a person's nature
ASSIGNED READING:
Chapter 3, pp. 58-75
WRITING PROMPT:
Using a Venn diagram or other graphic organizer, compare and contrast Ethan Potter and Julian Singh.
ONLINE PROMPT:
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Review with students the concept of comparing and contrasting. Comparing is showing how two things are alike. Contrasting is showing how two things are different. It is important for students to understand that comparing and contrasting will give them a deeper understanding of the characters that they are reading about.
This would be a good time to bring up the advantage of so many points of view. We learn a lot about Ethan from Nadia as well as from Ethan's own story. And we are introduced to the character of Julian by Ethan.
Remind students that there are a number of ways to learn things about a character (refer to Lesson 2). To get a good comparison, it is important to focus on how the character thinks, feels, and acts.
Often students don't realize that what they are reading is causing them to form an opinion about the characters that they read about. It is important for them to think specifically about what is causing them to think that way so that they can support their opinions with evidence from the text.
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