The Poet X - Lesson 3

The Poet X - Lesson 3

By Antonette Maye

Objective

Students will analyze character development and how it impacts themes through collaborative discussions.

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Character Analysis

​Good writers:

- Make sure the character has both strengths and flaws

-​Give the character an external and internal conflict

-Make the character believable

-​Justify the character’s reason for existence by establishing the character's story goal and motivation

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Open Ended

Based on our reading in the last class, what is ONE strength and One flaw that Xiomara has?

Open Ended

Based on our reading in the last class, what is ONE external conflict that Mami has?

Open Ended

What is ONE internal conflict and ONE external conflict that Xiomara has?

Multiple Select

Choose TWO words to describe Xiomara's best friend Caridad.

• Kind

• Lazy

• Devout

• Tattletale

Open Ended

Xiomara, Mami, or Caridad. Choose any one of them to get a tattoo. Explain why they would get this tattoo and what the tattoo would be.

Multiple Select

Choose TWO words/phrases to describe Twin (Xavier).

• Fighter

• Genius

• Lacks fashion sense

• Outgoing

Poll

What is your understanding of the novel so far?

• I understand the novel

• I still need help understanding the novel

• Today’s lesson answered some of my questions

• I find the activities difficult