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 Today Agenda Funny Video Group Project- Find techniques in Ambush Characterization Quiz Create Characters Reading and Writing Workshop Objective Start with a laugh Work together to understand techniques Check for understanding Work 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 work Get into groups of four students Use 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 character Define Inference – Educated Guess What are direct and indirect characterization Direct = 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 Writing Write instructions for an actor Use the 5 characterization techniques For 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.