Explore how the author reveals character (e.g., what the author tells us, what the characters say about him or her, what the character does, what the character says, what the character thinks). 0701.8.10

Links verified on 6/6/2014

1. Building Characters Through Adversity - article about moral dilemmas
2. Character Development - article on how to develop character within a story
3. Character Development - Test Tutor - think about what the characters think, say and do and answer questions.
4. Character Sketch - lesson plan that could be adapted [This expired link is available through the Wayback Machine Internet Archive. If the page doesn't load quickly click on Impatient? at the bottom right of the page.]
5. Character Traits - lesson plan that could be adapted
6. The Craft of Short Fiction: Character - short article about the types of characters in a story
7. Creating Honest Characters - article on the understanding of character behavior
8. How to Create a Convincing Character For Your Story - Make sure you know your character before you start your story
9. How to Create Characters That Are Believable and Memorable - how to write a book
10. How to Develop a Character for a Story - developing your own characters
11. Methods of Characterization - graphic chart for students
12. Personality profile - use this article as a guide to character personalities [This expired link is available through the Wayback Machine Internet Archive. If the page doesn't load quickly click on Impatient? at the bottom right of the page.]
13. The Scriptorium Webzine - index of printable forms
14. Story Character Homepage - This lesson involves collaborative work, deep analysis of a character, and integration of technology
15. What a Character! - unit plan; Explore characters created by authors and identify personality traits. Apply these ideas to their own characters using language skills identified to convey these traits.[This expired link is available through the Wayback Machine Internet Archive. If the page doesn't load quickly click on Impatient? at the bottom right of the page.]