Now Create THREE discussion questions for the beginning

Now: § Create THREE discussion questions for the beginning of Chapter 12. (you stopped at pg. 172 in the yellow book, and pg. 149 in the pink book) § These must be thought-provoking questions! Don’t ask questions with just one-word answers. § Then, trade with a partner to answer your questions. Your partner must pick TWO of your questions to answer in 3 -5 complete sentences. § Then, you and your partner will choose ONE of your questions to write on the board to share with the class.

Flat and Round Characters Static and Dynamic Characters

Main Characters Protagonist—the main character of a story. • The action of the story revolves around the protagonist and the conflict he or she faces. Antagonist—the character or force the protagonist struggles against and must overcome.

Subordinate Characters Subordinate characters A subordinate character can be defined as a character with an important role in a story who is not actually the story's protagonist Main character Friends

Flat Characters versus Round Characters Flat characters • have only one or two character traits that can be described in a few words • have no depth, like a piece of cardboard

Think back to the short stories we read… Who were the flat characters in the following stories? • “All Summer in a Day” • “Wine on the Desert” • “Harrison Bergeron”

Flat Characters versus Round Characters Round characters • have many different character traits that sometimes contradict each other • are much like real people, with several sides to their personality

Think back to the short stories we read… Who were the round (dynamic) characters in the following stories? • “All Summer in a Day” • “Wine on the Desert” • “Harrison Bergeron”

Flat vs. round characters So, “flat” and “round” refer to the character traits and personalities of the characters. To determine whether a character is flat or round, ask yourself: • Does the character have a lot of different character traits? (round) or, • Can the character’s personality only be described in a few words? (flat) • Does the character seem like a real person with a real personality? (round) or, • Does the character not seem lifelike?

Dynamic Characters versus Static Characters Dynamic characters • change or grow as a result of the story’s actions • learn something about themselves, other people, or the world as they struggle to resolve their conflicts The changes that a dynamic character undergoes contribute to the meaning of the story.

Think back to the short stories we read… Who were the dynamic characters in the following stories? • “All Summer in a Day” • “Wine on the Desert” • “Harrison Bergeron”

Dynamic Characters versus Static Characters Static characters • do not change or grow • are the same at the end of a story as they were in the beginning Subordinate characters are often static characters.

Think back to the short stories we read… Who were the static characters in the following stories? • “All Summer in a Day” • “Wine on the Desert” • “Harrison Bergeron”

Static and Dynamic Characters So, “static” and “dynamic” refer to whether a character changes or not. Basically, ask yourself: • Did this character change throughout the story? (dynamic) or, • Did the character stay the same? (static)

Quick Review What’s the difference between flat/round characters, and static/dynamic characters?

Answer: • Flat/round refers to characters’ personalities. • Flat=character has only one or two personality traits • Round=character has multiple, humanlike personality traits. • Static/dynamic refers to character change. • Static=character doesn’t change in a story. • Dynamic=character DOES change in a story.

Characterization in Poetry • Read the poem “Peanut Butter Sandwich. ”

After reading the poem… Turn and talk with a partner. Discuss the following: • Is the king a round or flat character? Why? • Is the king static or dynamic? • How would you describe the king?

Characterization in Poetry • Read ”Yesterday” lyrics

After reading the lyrics… Turn and talk with a partner. Discuss the following: • Is narrator a round or flat character? Why? • Is the narrator static or dynamic? • How would you describe the narrator?

What do you think? Is Ponyboy Curtis, our main character in The Outsiders, ROUND or FLAT? Is he STATIC or DYNAMIC?

Ponyboy is… ROUND: He has multiple personality traits. DYNAMIC: He changes throughout the story.

Ponyboy Curtis In partners, you will look at how certain characters in The Outsiders are dynamic.

Ponyboy’s Changes • How does Ponyboy’s attitude toward the Socs change? (ch. 1 and ch. 7, ch. 9) • How does Ponyboy’s attitude toward Darry change? (ch. 1, ch. 4 and ch. 6) • How does Ponyboy’s reaction change when the Socs try to fight him? (ch. 1 and ch. 12) • How does Ponyboy’s performance in school change? (ch. 1 and ch. 12) • Ponyboy’s attitude about Bob (ch. 3, ch. 4, and ch. 11) • Ponyboy’s attitude toward Dally (ch. 1 and ch. 10)

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