Grade 6
Language Arts
Reading
Standard 3

LITERARY RESPONSE AND ANALYSIS.


 
Resources
Lesson Plans
Assessments
1.) The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, by C.S. Lewis.
1.) Storyteller's Map: 

As a way to understand a character and his/ her importance in the plot and resolution of the story, have students fill in a story teller's map on an assigned character. The map should include the following topics:

  • The character 
  • The personality of the character 
  • What does the main character wish to do or achieve? 
  • What problem/ conflict does the main character have? 
  • What are plot actions to achieve goal? 
  • Describe major plot points in order 
  • Write about the resolution of the conflict
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    1.) Storyteller's Map: 

    As a way to understand a character and his/ her importance in the plot and resolution of the story, have students fill in a story teller's map on an assigned character. The map should include the following topics:

  • The character 
  • The personality of the character 
  • What does the main character wish to do or achieve? 
  • What problem/ conflict does the main character have? 
  • What are plot actions to achieve goal? 
  • Describe major plot points in order 

    • Write about the resolution of the conflict
    1.) The storyteller's map can be evaluated and then used as a spring board for an essay on character development.

    Storyteller's Map

    Sample Scoring Guide: Use a 4 point rubric (1 lowest, 4 highest) with the following criteria:

  • Demonstrates an understanding of the literature piece 
  • Includes accurate choice of important events 
  • Reveals insight into characters, with accurate details 
  • Is well written with correct conventions 
  • From the essay, the reader can understand more about the character's importance in the plot and the resolution of the conflict
    Previously Published Data

    •  

     

    1.) The storyteller's map can be evaluated and then used as a spring board for an essay on character development.

    Storyteller's Map

    Sample Scoring Guide: Use a 4 point rubric (1 lowest, 4 highest) with the following criteria:

  • Demonstrates an understanding of the literature piece 
  • Includes accurate choice of important events 
  • Reveals insight into characters, with accurate details 
  • Is well written with correct conventions 

    • From the essay, the reader can understand more about the character's importance in the plot and the resolution of the conflict