Exploring Characters in His Motto

Samantha·

Literature

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Grade Level7th Grade

SubjectLiterature

Original Prompt

Create a graphic organizer for the 7th grade ELA reading of the " His Motto" by Dixon, Lottie Burrell based on the standards 7R6, 7R2, where students compare characters, describe them, identify setting, compare point of views. Do this for special education class with supports like sentence starters and prompts.

This resource focuses on analyzing characters and settings in the story 'His Motto.' It guides students in comparing character traits and actions through structured graphic organizers, enabling them to delve into the reasoning behind each character's behavior. Additionally, it discusses how the primary setting, a vintage classroom library, influences the characters’ decisions. The material also includes vocabulary words relevant to the themes of the story, such as perseverance, ambition, and inspiration. Students are encouraged to reflect on contrasting perspectives of two characters regarding the same event, using guided prompts and sentence frames. Finally, a personal reflection section allows students to connect their own experiences with the characters’ challenges.