Characterization in *Monster*

Characterization in *Monster*

Grade 8 · ELA · 45 min

What's Included

Learning Objective

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

Warm-Up Video

Unknown Channel · 5:00

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

Practice Questions

7 questions · Short answer

Exit Ticket

Quick comprehension check

Identify 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.

Teacher Guide

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