Characterization in *Monster*

Grade 845 min

Learning Objective

I can analyze how the author uses dialogue and actions to develop the characters of Steve, King, and O'Brien in *Monster*.

Lesson Flow

Watch Video

5 min

"Monster" by Walter Dean Myers - pgs 161 - 185

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Practice

14 min

7 questions β€’ Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

β€œIdentify one line of dialogue spoken by Bobo Evans in the provided transcript and explain what this dialogue reveals about his character. Identify one action taken by O'Brien in the provided transcript and explain what this action reveals about her character. Identify one line of dialogue spoken by James King in the provided transcript and explain what this dialogue reveals about his character.”

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