6. CHARACTERZ
Fun way to review the 5 methods of
characterization
-physical description
-thoughts/feelings
-words
-actions
-what other characters say about
them
Choose one novel from your group.
Write the names of characters on
notecards, then staple them onto
border strips.
Trade with another group.
WITHOUT LOOKING, put on your
character headband
In your groups, ask yes/no
questions aligned to each method.
“Am I a boy?”
“In the beginning of the book, am I afraid
of Boo Radley?”
“Do I work as a lawyer?”
Guess your character within 5
guesses, win 5 bonus points for
your team!
8. TABLEAU
Choose one novel per group.
Identify a moment in the plot that captures the essence of the novel.
Create a tableau – a frozen moment in time – for that scene.
Think about:
characters to portray – what traits can you show, how can you make
relationships clear?
the mood of the scene – how will you convey the mood via body language
and facial expressions?
For every group that correctly guesses your novel, you earn 5 points for your
team!
9.
10. MAKE A COOTIE CATCHER
Review of “big idea,”
characters, and textual
evidence. Choose a “big idea” in your text.
Choose four quotations that
connect to that idea. (For our
activity, paraphrase moments.)
Choose two characters that are
somehow related to each
moment. (8 total)
Now…it’s up to you to figure out
how to put all those things into
your cootie catcher!
Have a solution? Show a CRL for
points!
Names Matter!
13. SOME OTHER ACADEMIC OPTIONS
Visual timeline
Character puzzle
Trivia relay race
Faux News: Maycomb broadcasts
Jerry Springer shows
Judge Judy
14. WHY RE-INVENT THE WHEEL?
Egg and spoon
Scavenger hunts
25,000 pyramid
Balloon darts
Ring toss
Toilet paper mummy
Relay races
Survival scenarios
Brand (re-name) these games for
your novel and earn points!
15.
16. PLUNDERING SMAUG’S TREASURE
Hiding
Abnegation – green
Amity – glitter
Candor – patterns
Dauntless – orange
Erudite – pink
If you hide an egg that cannot be
found- 10 points!
Seeking
Abnegation – pink
Amity – orange
Candor – green
Dauntless – glitter
Erudite - patterns
17. SURVIVAL SCENARIO
Use the score sheet provided
and follow along with the CRL
as we take you on a journey
with Louie Zamperini.
Tally your points as you go.
Watch out for sharks!
18. …INVENT THE (NOVEL SPECIFIC)
WHEEL!
Cornucopia Relay
District Talent Show
Gollum Slalom
Faction Initiation
Louie’s Luau
20. ONE FINAL THOUGHT…
-Katniss’ Sleeping Bag The Hunger Games
-Wine barrel escape The Hobbit
-Abnegation Tunic Trot Divergent
-4x100 relay Unbroken
Editor's Notes
Pass out faction quizzes
Introduce selves
All In!
It’s kind of ridiculous that we have to justify fun.
Reading is the ONLY predictor of future success.
We compete with a LOT.
We have to make it fun. Go big or go home.
We are asking you to take a risk.
We ask the same from our students.
Reading can build communities. We all share this thing in common.
Please identify a novel that you plan to teach next year.
(Or short story…or your favorite book…it just helps to have context for our games..)
Explain video.
Five minutes for guessing after trading headbands.
Divergent faction quiz video
Update scores
3 minutes to plan
Think fast!
Hunger Games retrospective, tease Hobbit reveal
Update scores
Riddles with the hobbit movie trailer
Score update
Do “Faux” News skit
Erin: Well, good morning ya’ll this is Mrs. Braxton Underwood
Mary: Forgive in forget…Jesus would want us to get down there and show that girl how to live a Christian life
3 minutes
Hobbit Finale
Score update
Hallway is fair game.
Are we doing elementary or middle school?
If you remember nothing else from today…
When in doubt, put ‘em in sacks.
If time, show teacher testimonial video
