Developing a character profile for Alina in 'The Moon Dragons'
I can understand and describe the character of Alina.
Developing a character profile for Alina in 'The Moon Dragons'
I can understand and describe the character of Alina.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- The protagonist is a main character or central figure in a story or narrative.
- Alina is the protagonist in 'The Moon Dragons'.
- Character traits are the special qualities that make a character in a story unique and interesting.
- We can identify Alina's character traits by exploring her experiences and interactions and making inferences.
- Alina displays a range of character traits such as resilience, bravery, and morality.
Keywords
Protagonist - a main character or central figure in a story or narrative
Character traits - the special qualities that make a character in a story unique or interesting
Role on the wall - a character analysis activity which encourages readers to infer
Common misconception
Some of the vocabulary used to describe Alina's connection to nature and the moon dragons may be unfamiliar, e.g. 'intuitive'.
Explore the word 'intuitive' and its definition. Ask the children to consider moments that they feel a sense of intuitiveness and how this guides them to make decisions.
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Equipment
You will need a copy of the 2015 Andersen Press Ltd. edition of ‘The Moon Dragons’ written by Dyan Sheldon and illustrated by Gary Blythe for this lesson.
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