Character-On-A-Plate Activity for Chaim Potok S Zebra

Character-on-a-Plate Activity for Chaim Potok’s “Zebra”: A Character Analysis Activity

Directions: Read “Zebra” by Chaim Potok in McDougal Littell’s The Language of Literature. Choose one of the main characters from the selection. Write about that character using a paper plate.

Step 1- Divide the paper plate into eight equal sections.

Step 2- On the inside of the plate, number each triangle 1…. 2…..3 to 8. Label and fill in each triangle as follows:

Triangle 1- character’s name Triangle 2- character’s physical description Triangle 3- character’s inner qualities Triangle 4- character’s action- List and important action performed by the character. Triangle 5- character talk-copy dialogue directly from the text between the character and another character in the story. Triangle 6- character’s impact-Explain what impact the character had on himself/herself or on another character in the story. Triangle 7- figurative language-Use a simile or metaphor to describe your character Triangle 8- personal opinion- Tell what you think about your character. Do you admire or dislike your character? Why?

Step 3- On the reverse side of the plate, complete an illustration that depicts your character.

Plate Criteria:  Handwriting is neat and legible.  Each element includes specific and accurate information.  Spelling, punctuation, and grammar are correct.  Illustration is included.