Character Analysis in The City of Ember

Miss Nelson discusses the characters Lena and Dune from 'The City of Ember'. She analyzes their traits, compares their similarities and differences, and explores how these aspects might affect their relationship and the story. The lesson encourages students to reflect on character development and relationships.

What book have the students been reading this past week?

• The City of Ember

• Harry Potter

• The Hobbit

• The Giver

What aspect of the story have the students been discussing recently?

• Character maps

• Plot twists

• Themes

• Writing style

How might the characters change over time according to the lesson?

• They will remain the same

• They will become less important

• They will change

• They will disappear

What tool is used to compare Lena and Dune's characteristics?

• Venn diagram

• Line graph

• Pie chart

• Bar chart

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Lena?

• Attentive

• Self-reliant

• Mischievous

• Responsible

What role does Lena play in her family?

• The distant relative

• The youngest child

• The mother figure

• The breadwinner

What is a key difference between Lena and Dune?

• Lena is a rule follower

• Dune is self-reliant

• Dune is attentive

• Lena is mischievous

Which characteristic best describes Dune?

• Calm

• Timid

• Angry

• Obedient

What motivates Dune to explore the pipeworks?

• Obligation

• Boredom

• Fear

• Curiosity

Which trait is shared by both Lena and Dune?

• Careless

• Lazy

• Determined

• Indifferent