11th Grade English

Journal #45

Describe the highlight of your Thanksgiving Break.

Please write at least 6 sentences.

AGENDA

• Hand back test (good job!)

• Start brainstorming for our SPRING Marking Period 3 trees (we will put them on posterboard tomorrow!)

• Read Marking Period Four either independently or as a group

Next two pages of packet for Homework!

Speak TREE Assignment

You have created TWO trees so far demonstrating Melinda's growth over the course of the novel

CHARACTERIZATION: The process by which an author reveals the personality of a character.

DIRECT Characterization: The author tells the reader the character's personality.

INDIRECT Characterization: Shows things that REVEAL the personality of a character.

SPEAK TREE ASSIGNMENT

Your Marking Period 3 Tree will demonstrate INDIRECT characterization of Melinda in the novel.

INDIRECT CHARACTERIZATION:

S-T-E-A-L is an easy way of remembering indirect characterization.

Marking Period 3 Tree

S

T

E

A

L

You will use

Indirect Characterization

to create your Third Tree.

But first, you will find

the examples

you need from the book

in your groups!