SHS3 Literature In English · Semester 1 Week 6: Appreciation

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 3.2.2.LI.4 - Examine the characterisation techniques of the writer.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Define characterisation and distinguish between direct and indirect characterisation techniques.
Identify at least four characterisation techniques used by a writer in a given prose passage, citing textual evidence.
Explain the role of a foil in revealing the traits of a main character, using examples from the prescribed text.
Compare and contrast two characters from the prescribed text, noting the specific techniques the writer uses to reveal each character.
Write a short paragraph analysing how a writer’s characterisation techniques contribute to the development of a theme in the text.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Prose (Strand 2)
Sub-strand: Appreciation (2.2)
Content standard: 3.2.2.CS.1 - Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the elements of prose and literary devices in analysing varied prose texts. 3.2.2.LO.1 Use the knowledge of elements and literary devices in analysing selected texts. 3.2.2.LO.2 Communicate personal and critical responses to narratives through different perspectives.
Indicator: 3.2.2.LI.4 - Examine the characterisation techniques of the writer.
Suggested placement: Semester 1, Week 6 (Week 6 of the year)
Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.
Curriculum reference: NaCCA curriculum document, p. 129

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Discussion Method: Review foil as opposing characters and brainstorm their significance in the novel, refer to knowledge on comparing/contrasting characters to identity foils, consider their contribution to themes, author's style etc.

Assessment (3.2.2.AS.4). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 3 Strategic reasoning; Level 4 Extended critical thinking and reasoning.
Level 2 Skills of conceptual understanding: Skills of conceptual

Teaching and Learning Resources:
- Lesson plans
- Literary Texts,
- Multi-sensorial classrooms
- online summaries
- annotation guides
- Biographies
- Autobiographies
- audio-visual resources
- Worksheets
- writing templates or plans
- comparison charts etc
- Selected prescribed texts or excerpts, summary creator, critique essay template, essay plan format, etc.
- Internet resources