CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.5.3 - Compare and contrast two or more characters, settings, or events in a story or drama, drawing on specific details in the text (e.g., how characters interact).

 
Authors: National Governors Association Center for Best Practices, Council of Chief State School Officers

Title: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.5.3 Compare And Contrast Two Or More Characters, Settings,... Reading:Literature - 5th Grade English Language Arts Common Core State Standards

Publisher: National Governors Association Center for Best Practices, Council of Chief State School Officers, Washington D.C.

Copyright Date: 2010

(Page last edited 10/08/2017)

1. Character Development - Test Tutor - think about what the characters think, say and do and answer questions.
2. Circle Plot Diagram - Interactive tool to chart a circle plot - a demonstration of how to use this tool given
3. Elements of Plot - Quia quiz - matching
4. Methods of Characterization - Graphic chart for students
5. Personality profile - Use this article as a guide to character personalities
6. Plot Development - Article with example of how a plot is developed
7. Plot Diagram - Interactive tool to chart beginning to ending of plot - a demonstration of how to use this tool given
8. Plot Outline - Graphic chart for students
9. The Craft of Short Fiction: Character - Short article about the types of characters in a story
10. 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. [from the Internet Archive]