Character Journal Entries

Character Journal Entries

Grade 11 · ELA · 45 min

What's Included

Learning Objective

I can, as practice for understanding character perspectives, write a journal entry as a movie character that incorporates their known traits and experiences.

Warm-Up Video

Unknown Channel · 5:00

Writing Prompt: Journal Entry from a Movie Character

Practice Questions

2 questions · Short answer

Exit Ticket

Quick comprehension check

Choose a movie character. Write a short journal entry from their perspective about a frustrating encounter they had today. Make sure the entry reflects their personality and how they typically react to frustration. Choose a different movie character. Write a short journal entry from their perspective describing something they are looking forward to. Make sure the entry reflects their unique understanding of the world. Choose another movie character. Write a short journal entry from their perspective about a recent success they experienced. Make sure the entry reflects their known traits and experiences.

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