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TEKS 4.8.B. Explain the interactions of characters and the changes they undergo

Learning Objective:

SWBAT explain the interactions of characters and changes they

undergo using contemporary fiction text.

Knowledge Objective:

SWBAT analyze the genre of contemporary fiction and its literary

elements.

Demonstration of Learning:

Given a contemporary fiction text, SW correctly explain the

interactions of characters and the changes they undergo in at least 4 of

5 questions.

Contemporary Fiction

Examining Characters’ Emotions and Relationships

Vocabulary for “Examining Characters’ Emotions and Relationships ”

condolences

a way of showing sympathy

Character Changes

Characters can change throughout a story in several ways…

Physical Change

Changes in the way the character looks

(External)

Attitude or Behavioral

Changes in the way the character acts think

or feels

(Internal)

Characters change for many reasons such as experiencing loss, internal
conflict, or learning from a mistake

Excerpt 9 “Misunderstanding”

Why is Celeste feeling

ashamed?

Use evidence from the

text.

Why might the
principal want to
speak to Celeste’s

mom?

Celeste

How did Celeste’s
feelings change in
this part of the text

and why?

Excerpt 9 “Misunderstanding”

What is Celeste’s

reaction when Silvia
says that Celeste has
been talking about her
grandmother’s letters?

Do you think Celeste
regrets keeping the
letters a secret from
her mother? Why or

why not?

Excerpt 9 “Misunderstanding”

What does Celeste

apologize for?

What does she

refuse to apologize

for?

How does each

character feel at the
end of the excerpt?

Look back at the text

to support your

inference

Wrap Up RC

How do Celeste’s

emotions change over

the course of the

scene in the Principal's office?
What leads you to to
make this inference?

Demonstration of Learning

Given a contemporary fiction
text, SW correctly explain the
interactions of the characters
and the changes they undergo

in at least 4 of 5 questions.

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