Identifying Character Development in Children's Literature

Students will determine the traits, feelings, and motivations of a character based on a read aloud, Giraffes Can't Dance, written by Gildes Andreae. Students will use the character's traits, feelings, and motivations to discuss the character’s development throughout the story.

Resource ID#: 29128 Type: Lesson Plan

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General Information

Subject(s): English Language Arts

Grade Level(s): 3

Intended Audience: Educators

Instructional Time: 3 Hour(s)

Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Freely Available: Yes

Keywords: Giraffes Can't Dance, character development, Brave Irene, traits, feelings, characteristics, motivations, vocabulary, writing, ELA

Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan

Instructional Design Framework(s): Direct Instruction, Guided Inquiry (Level 3), Writing to Learn

Resource Collection: CPALMS Lesson Plan Development Initiative

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