Exploring Characters in 'Moon Over Manifest'

David Woolgar

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Exploring Characters in 'Moon Over Manifest'

Character analysis and empathy

In this lesson, students will delve into the characters of 'Moon Over Manifest' by analyzing their traits, motivations, and development throughout the story. Through guided discussions and a multiple-choice quiz, students will gain a deeper understanding of character roles and develop empathy. This lesson is important as it encourages critical thinking and emotional intelligence, helping students connect with literature on a personal level.

Audience

6th Grade Students

Time

1 hour

Approach

Character analysis and empathy

Materials

'Moon Over Manifest' book, Character Analysis Worksheet, Character Traits Quiz, and Discussion Questions

Step 1

Introduction

10 mins

Begin with a brief overview of 'Moon Over Manifest' and its significance.
Introduce the main characters and their roles in the story.
Explain the objective of the lesson: to analyze characters and understand their development.

Step 2

Reading and Discussion

20 mins

Read selected excerpts from 'Moon Over Manifest' focusing on key characters.
Facilitate a discussion using the provided questions to explore character traits and motivations.
Encourage students to share their thoughts and insights.

Step 3

Character Analysis Activity

15 mins

Distribute the Character Analysis Worksheet.
Guide students to fill out the worksheet, identifying traits and motivations of the characters discussed.
Allow students to work individually or in pairs.

Step 4

Character Traits Quiz

10 mins

Administer the Character Traits Quiz to assess students' understanding.
Ensure students answer multiple-choice questions based on character analysis.

Step 5

Closure

5 mins

Recap the key points discussed about the characters.
Encourage students to reflect on how understanding characters can enhance their reading experience.
Collect worksheets and quizzes for assessment.

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Discussion

Character Analysis Discussion

A guided discussion to explore character traits and motivations in 'Moon Over Manifest'.

What are some key traits of the main character?

Encourage students to think about the character's actions and words.

How do the characters' motivations drive the plot?

Discuss how motivations influence decisions and outcomes in the story.

In what ways do the characters change throughout the story?

Focus on character development and growth.

Worksheet

Character Analysis Worksheet

A worksheet to help students identify and analyze character traits and motivations in 'Moon Over Manifest'.

List three traits of the main character and provide examples from the text.

Consider the character's actions and dialogue.

What motivates the main character to make key decisions in the story?

Think about the character's goals and challenges.