Parent Guide:
Supporting Literacy Development at Home
While Sheltering in Place
Supporting Literacy Development at Home
While Sheltering in Place
Character Analysis
Children should explore the internal and external traits of a character. As they analyze the areas of Speech, Thoughts, Heart & Soul, Hands, and Feet, your child should develop insights about the main or minor characters’ personality. Thoughts – Inner workings of the mind which may or may not be consisted with the character’s speech, could reveal a struggle Speech – Word choice, manner of speech, tone, sarcasm, eloquence, innocence, etc., which reveals a character’s attributes. Heart & Soul – Reveals the character’s motives, desires, and feelings. Hands – Represents action that a character takes. “Actions speak louder than words.” Feet – Represents a character’s movement, could be a literal or figurative journey |
Hero’s Journey
The Lord of the Rings, Alice in Wonderland, Harry Potter, Cinderella, Toy Story, Star Wars, The Chronicles of Narnia...what do all these familiar stories have in common? Yes! The Hero’s Journey! The hero’s journey is a classic story structure in which an unlikely hero or heroine embarks on a sudden and unexpected journey. The thumbnail at right shows a circular pattern, whereas the graphic below shows the hero's journey superimposed on a plot structure map, but the concept is the same: Stage 1 –The Separation – The hero is usually reluctant and has no choice but to go on the adventure. Stage 2 – The Departure – Along the way, the hero’s mental or physical strength and stamina are tested but receives help from mentors. Stage 3 – The Transformation – After an ultimate battle in which the hero is triumphant, the hero experiences a change that could be physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, etc. Stage 4 – The Return – The hero returns home with a gift or treasure that benefits humanity. |
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