Characterisation is the construction of characters within a text. Authors create characters in many different ways. We get clues about a character through the way they dress, speak and act in a story.
When we are reading a narrative, we need to think about the different characters that are presented and what they are trying to tell us about the world.
Let's review the Five Methods of Indirect Characterisation...
Using pages 21 and 22 of your workbook, complete the following task:
Use the table below to explore one character from Who Am I? Identify three character traits for your chosen character and then… prove it! Find evidence from the text (quote) that shows your character’s traits in action. Don’t forget to note down the page number.
Using pages 24 and 25 of your workbook, complete the Characterisation 'One-Pager' activity. See below for inspiration!