4.15 Characterization

Multiple Choice

Activator GMAS Prep Question:

Secondly, many dogs are protective of their owners. In addition to cuddling and fetching, dog lovers appreciate the protective nature of many canines. Many dogs bark to alert owners when someone comes to their home. A dog owner often feels safer just knowing he has a loyal dog willing to protect its family or alert them of danger. If barking becomes a problem, most dogs can be trained to limit annoying yapping.

Judging by the organization and details of this paragraph, which concluding sentence would be most appropriate?

• Indeed, excessive barking can be rather distracting.

• Generally speaking, other pets can be protective, as well.

• All in all, it's a good feeling to know you have a pet who is looking out for you.

• Although protectiveness is an endearing trait, sometimes a person just wants to take care of himself.

Open Ended

If there was a machine that could tell you your destiny, would you want to use it? Why or why not?

​Discussion Questions

​You will be split into breakout rooms and discuss the following questions about, The Orb.
Group 1- Orb

• Why do you think Margie brought her father's watch into the Orb even though it was against the rules?

• What role does fear play in this story—for Margie, her mother, and even the First Minister?

  Group 2-Margie

• Do you think the Orb is fair? Why or why not?

• How did Margie’s choice to stay still and listen to the watch shape her experience in the Orb?

​Discussion Questions

​You will be split into breakout rooms and discuss the following questions about, The Orb.
Group 3- Destiny

• The First Minister says “Only the bravest break the rule.” Do you agree with her? What does this say about bravery in this society?

• Why do you think the First Minister wants Margie to keep her experience a secret? Do you think she should?

  Group 4- Pathway

• What do you think the story is trying to say about individuality and choice?

• How might the story have been different if Margie had followed one of the paths inside the Orb?

Multiple Choice

What does Margie’s decision to hide her father's watch reveal about her character?

• She is easily scared and needs comfort.

• She values her father's memory and draws strength from it.

• She wants to break the rules to test the Orb.

• She is unsure of her own identity.

Multiple Choice

How does Margie’s mother’s behavior influence our understanding of Margie’s emotions?

• Her mother seems angry, which makes Margie fearful.

• Her mother is strict, making Margie more rebellious.

• Her mother is emotional and nervous, showing that Margie has inherited her anxiety.

• Her mother tries to be brave despite her fear, which inspires Margie to do the same.

Multiple Choice

What does First Minister Chao’s reaction at the end of the story reveal about her?

• She is surprised that Margie didn’t choose a path.

• She is a rule-follower who punishes disobedience.

• She is secretly proud of those who resist the Orb and thinks independently.

• She wants to change the system but doesn’t know how.

Multiple Choice

How is Margie different at the end of the story compared to the beginning?

• She becomes more confident in her ability to make her own choices.

• She is angry about being forced into the Orb.

• She is more fearful and confused.

• She is determined to escape from the society.

Multiple Choice

What does the ticking of the watch symbolize in Margie’s character development?

• Her connection to her community.

• A countdown to her decision.

• The rules she has broken.

• Her inner strength and connection to her father.

​Independent Practice

​1. Use Clever to sign into Study Island. 

2. Go to GA Programs, ELA

3.  Go to the Reading Literacy domain

4. Then, e- Characters 

5. Choose Practice or Game Mode with 70% or higher score!

OR Graded_Assessment_ELA_Vocab_Due 4.18

Multiple Choice

During group work, Tiffany refused to listen to anyone else's ideas. She insisted that her way was the only right way and ignored her teammates.

What kind of character trait does Tiffany show?

• Helpful

• Confident

• Bossy

• Cooperative