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Characters experience varying amounts of change over the course of a story. Two types of characters are:
Static characters •Dynamic characterswww.etymonline.com
Dynamic characters
• that experience changes throughout the plot of a story. Although the change may be sudden, it is expected based on the story’s events.
Your Goal
A story’s characters fall within a range—from very static characters that experience no change to
very dynamic characters that undergo one or more major changes.
Your job is to chart this growth. Chapter 1-6 then Chapters 7-12
Defining Moments for CharacterStep One
1. Focusing on chapters 1-6, choose five defining moments for your character. In other words, choose five moments from the novel that changed your character in a significant way.
Where do I get these moments?
This should have been done in class prior for essay development.
http://gv.pl/pdf/lord_of_the_flies.pdf From the book: chapters 1-6 or beyond if
you are further Or
Many internet sources: Google: e.g., “Lord of the Flies” Ralph/Roger/Jack quotes
Step Four
4. Note whether your moment was “low,” “medium,” or “high.” Low moments changed your character in a negative way, high moments improved your character, and medium moments were neutral.
REMINDER!!!
5. Remember to keep your moments in chronological order (don’t skip back and forth in time).
Why?
Part Two: Creating Your Chart
Go to www.kennethmhill.com
English 10Lord of the FliesClick on characterization chart
Step Four
Now you will write about your moments! Write “Number 1” in the “Scene” box, since this is your first defining moment.
Step Five
Write a short label for your moment in the “Topic” box. For example, “Ralph is elected leader.”
Step Seven You may choose a picture
if one is appropriate for your moment.
Choose “add an entry” to create your “Number 2” moment. Repeat for all five of your moments.
Step Eight
Once each moment has been entered, click “finished.” (Use the back button if you need to double-check your work.)
Reflection Essay
*You may notice that there is no section on the chart for explaining your moments.
You will explain your moments in your reflection essay, so keep your Charting Evolution Organizer!
Step Nine How to save
Center your chartPress ALT+PRNTSCRN at same time
Go to Start, All Programs, AccessoriesChoose PAINTPress CTRL+ V at the same time
Contd.
Choose Save, Name your chart Save as type: choose Gif Choose location to save (e.g, Save on
desktop) Go to www.kennethmhill.com Choose student email Sign in Create new mail Send to [email protected] Attach map and send