Section outline

  • EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING language features and their effects; use these features in speaking; and adapt them to the topic, purpose and audience
    • We are EXPLORING the characters within a story and ANALYSING their traits.


    Check out these images.


    What do we know about them?

    Write down everything you can infer about the young girl  / lady / dog on the left in these images.


    Things to consider:

    • Looks
    • Actions
    • Relationship with others
    • Possible speech/thoughts

    Characterization

    How the author reveals the personality of a character through the speech, thoughts, effect on others, actions, and looks. 




    SPEECH

    • What does the character say?
    • How does he/she speak?
    • What is revealed in dialogue?

    THOUGHT

    • What is revealed through his/her thoughts?
    • What are his/her emotions?
    • What does he/she think of other people or events?

    EFFECT ON OTHERS

    • How do others react to the character?
    • What impact does the character have on others?
    • How does the character treat others?

    ACTIONS

    • What does the character do?
    • How do they behave?
    • What are the consequences of their actions?

    LOOKS

    • What are his/her unique physical characteristics?
    • What clothes does he/she wear?
    • How does the character's outward appearance change?


    Watch the video in Google Classroom and make notes in your book about S.T.E.A.L. process


    Watch the Short Film in Google Classroom

    PRACTICE

    • Work in your groups to complete the S.T.E.A.L. Characterization Wheel for the main character in the following short film
    • Include SPECIFIC examples
    • Take notes while watching - Each member must complete their own sheet.