Identity and characterisation in 'No Country'
I can explore characterisation in a graphic novel.
Identity and characterisation in 'No Country'
I can explore characterisation in a graphic novel.
These resources will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Characterisation is the way an author and illustrator develop the personalities and traits of the characters in a story.
- Readers can tell lots about characters through their appearance, dialogue, their actions and how they are depicted.
- Pages with no text can be called wordless (these can also be referred to as ‘silent’).
- Having explored the characters in greater detail, readers can make predictions about what might happen next.
Keywords
Characterisation - the way an author describes and develops the personalities and traits of the characters in a story
Character traits - the special qualities that make a character in a story unique and interesting
Body language - the way people communicate their thoughts, feelings, and emotions through their movements and gestures without using words
Prediction - an educated guess, based on evidence in the text or prior knowledge
Common misconception
Pupils may find thinking and speaking in role as the father or Beatrice challenging.
Drama activities, such as 'thought tapping' or 'hot seating' may be useful to provide pupils with examples of thoughts and speech.
Equipment
You need a copy of the 2021 David Fickling Books edition of ‘No Country’, written by Joe Brady and illustrated by Patrice Aggs, for this lesson.
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of upsetting content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
Exit quiz
6 Questions
how an author describes and develops characters' traits & personality
the qualities that make a character in a story unique and interesting
the way people communicate their thoughts & feelings through movement
inquisitive
caring
bossy