Creating a character is like painting a picture except you use words instead of paint.

Developing a Character  Some Questions to Ask

• Where do they live
• Who do they live with
• What do they like to do
• What do they not like to do
• What are they thinking
• What do other people think about them
• What makes them unique
• What does their voice sound like
• What are their favorite foods
• What type of music do they listen to
• What is in their past and future
• What type of personality do they have
• What is their opinion on certain subjects
• What do they look like

Follow-Up Activity

After viewing the video have the class list on the chalkboard all the different details they would use to develop a character in their story.

Challenge Activity

Divide the class up into groups.  Have each group create a character. Have them list all the different things they would use to describe that character.  Then have the students write a description of their character using the list.  At the end have each group pick one of their teammates to act out the character as they read their written description.