Dialogue
Free to teach as-is — the teacher guide, student handout, and slides are included.
Free — we'll email you an access link. Google Docs format.
Objective
I can analyze how dialogue contributes to character development and plot progression.
Part 1 of 3
Key concepts
3 concepts
- 1
The spoken words that characters say in a story are called dialogue, which is very important because it helps us learn many things.
- 2
Dialogue helps us understand characters by revealing their feelings, thoughts, and personality, and shows how they act and change throughout the story.
- 3
Dialogue makes the story move forward by helping the plot keep going, as characters share important information, make plans, or solve problems.
Part 2 of 3
Practice
12 questions
What is dialogue in a story?
Describe two distinct ways dialogue helps readers understand a character's personality.
Part 3 of 3
Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Based on the provided passage, explain two distinct ways dialogue contributes to character development and two distinct ways dialogue contributes to plot progression in a story.”
Sample answer included in the free materials
Get the materials
Teacher guide, student handout, and slides — free, in Google Docs format
Teacher Guide
Complete lesson plan with answer keys and alternate activities
Student Handout
Printable worksheet
Slides
Ready to present
We'll ask for your email to send your access link — nothing else.
Teaching a group at a different level?
Where are your students right now? We'll rebuild this lesson to match — including the teacher guide, student handout, and slides, saved to your Google Drive.
Adapt This Lesson