Describing Characters Using the text Jamaica and Brianna

This lesson focuses on describing characters using the story, Jamaica and Brianna, by Juanita Havill. The students will work in groups to bring a character to life by describing what the character said, did, thought, and felt. Students will then utilize these sketches to write a paragraph about the character.
Resource ID#: 50732 Type: Lesson Plan
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Subject(s): English Language Arts
Grade Level(s): 1
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, LCD Projector, Microsoft Office
Instructional Time: 2 Hour(s)
Keywords: illustrations, Jamaica and Brianna, story elements, character descriptions, character frame, character thoughts, character feelings, character actions, character speech
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Unit/Lesson Sequence
Instructional Design Framework(s): Direct Instruction, Writing to Learn
Resource Collection: CPALMS Lesson Plan Development Initiative

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