Analyzing Dialogue and Incidents

Grade 7ELA45 min

Learning Objective

I can analyze how dialogue or events in the first chapter reveal a character's traits.

Lesson Flow

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5 min

Story Elements Part 1: Characters, Setting, and Events | English For Kids | Mind Blooming

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Practice

14 min

7 questions β€’ Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

β€œRead the following: "Marcus slammed his book on the desk and muttered, 'This is the most boring assignment ever!'". What does Marcus's dialogue and action reveal about his character? Consider this event: Maria spends her weekends volunteering at the local animal shelter, even though she has a lot of homework. What does this event reveal about Maria's character? ”

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