The document outlines an agenda for the day that includes: 1. Watching a funny video to start with laughter. 2. Working in groups to understand characterization techniques from "Ambush" through discussion and examples. 3. Taking a quiz to check understanding of characterization and its methods. 4. Practicing characterization techniques by creating characters and providing instructions for actors. The objective is to learn about characterization together and apply those skills in various activities.

1. The Plan for TodayAgendaFunny VideoGroup Project- Find techniques in AmbushCharacterization QuizCreate CharactersReading and Writing WorkshopObjectiveStart with a laughWork together to understand techniquesCheck for understandingWork together to practice using techniques Read your library book or write in your notebooks

3. How much did you learn?Define characterization.Define Inference.What are direct and indirect characterization?Name the five methods of characterization.Provide 5 examples from Ambush

4. Group workGet into groups of four studentsUse the “communicator sleeves” and dry erase markers to mark the 5 different characterization techniques

5. How much did you learn?Define characterization.Define Inference.What are direct and indirect characterization?Name the five methods of characterization.Provide 5 examples from Ambush

6. Define characterization – The art of creating a characterDefine Inference – Educated GuessWhat are direct and indirect characterizationDirect = Author tells you – “He was mad.”Indirect = Author shows you – “When she walked away from him, he smashed his fist into the locker.”4. Name the five methods of characterization. Speech, action, appearance, thoughts, and opinions of others

7. Sketch WritingWrite instructions for an actorUse the 5 characterization techniquesFor example: The character is mad.Speech: “I can’t find my keys!”Action: Throws furniture around the apartment.Appearance: Red in the face Thoughts: I am going to be so late!Opinions of others: Wife stands away from the man pretending to help him look but really she is avoiding his rage.