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9.2.1 Extensive Reading: Grade appropriate fiction Materials - Characters
English · Grade 8 · 2 lessons in the design
What this covers
- Characters in grade-appropriate fiction on African heroes and heroines
- Traits shown by what a character does and says; trait vocabulary
- Role-play, relating characters to real life, and naming a favourite with a reason
What you will be able to do
- identify the characters in a given fiction text
- describe the traits of a given character in a fictional text
- appreciate the role of characters in fiction
Key questions
“What makes reading enjoyable?”
“How can the characters in a story be described?”
“Which stories are the most enjoyable to read?”
Lessons
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Name the people; prove a trait
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizList characters in a short African-hero fiction extract. Describe one trait from what they do and say.
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Role-play, relate, choose a favourite
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizDramatise a character. Relate one trait to real life. Name the character you like most and why.