English Language Arts
- The seventh-grade child has learned to analyze and evaluate characters’ traits, motivations, and actions in the story.
- They have identified and understood how characters evolve and change over the course of the story.
- The child has practiced explaining how particular elements of a story or drama interact.
- They have improved their ability to make connections between characters and their actions and events in the plot.
For continued development, encourage the child to engage in creative writing exercises focusing on developing well-rounded, multi-dimensional characters. This can include creating character profiles, writing dialogue from different character perspectives, and exploring how different characters influence the story. Additionally, encourage the child to read a variety of books with complex and dynamic characters to further expand their understanding of character development in literature.
Book Recommendations
- Esperanza Rising by Pam Muñoz Ryan: A story that follows the journey and character growth of a Mexican girl during the Great Depression.
- The Giver by Lois Lowry: An intriguing novel exploring the concept of identity and individuality in a dystopian society.
- Wonder by R.J. Palacio: This heartwarming book tells the story of a boy with facial differences and his journey to be accepted for who he is.
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