Literature in English - Primary 6 - Characterization

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TEACHER’S ACTIVITY

PUPILS ACTIVITY

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INTRODUCTION

The teacher revises the previous topic on plot development

Pupils observe, learn and participate

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EXPLICIT INSTRUCTION/TEACHER MODELLING

The teacher explains the meaning of characterization and the types of characterization

Characterization is a literary device that is used step-by-step in literature to highlight and explain the details about a character in a story

Types of characterization

1. Direct or explicit characterization
This kind of characterization takes a direct approach towards building the character. It uses another character, narrator, or the protagonist himself to tell the readers or audience about the subject.

2. Indirect or implicit characterization
This is a more subtle way of introducing the character to the audience. The audience has to deduce for themselves the characteristics of the character by observing his/her thought process, behavior, speech, way of talking, appearance, and manner of communication
with other characters, as well as by discerning the response of other characters.

Pupils observe, learn and participate

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EVALUATION

1. Explain the meaning of characterization

2. Discuss the two types of characterization

- Pupils observe, learn and participate

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CLASS-WORK

As in Evaluation

Pupils observe, learn and participate

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ASSIGNMENT

As in Evaluation

Pupils participate

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CONCLUSION

The teacher marks their books, corrects it and

commend the pupils