Job Application Characterization - For Any Literature (Editable in Google Slides)

Characterization activity for any novel, short story, play or history unit: students fill out a job application in the voice of a character, answering from what that character does in the text.
Grades
Grades 3–12
File type
Google Slide

Updated Oct 05, 2022

Subject
Literature, ELA
Topic
Literature Study, Character Analysis
Resource types
Presentations

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Job Application Characterization: An Innovative Approach to Literature Study

The Job Application Characterization resource offers an innovative approach to literature study for students, from Grades 3 through 12. Designed as an engaging exercise, students take the perspective of a character from any literary piece - such as a novel, short story, play or even historical unit - and fill out a job application in character.

Detailed Process & Benefits:

  • It necessitates that they answer suitably customized questions on their chosen literary figure based on the actions and realities of the text.
  • This pedagogical tool adroitly integrates portions of language arts and literature interpretation into the process.
  • Students get to analyze characters' behaviours throughout their selected readings and translate their understanding onto the given job application format. This practice facilitates more profound engagement with texts while improving comprehension skills.

"There are two demonstrated application form styles and a matching writing handout in this resource set- ensuring diversity in outputs while maintaining consistent learning objectives across various used texts."

Versatility in Implementation:

This tool is designed for versatility with both conventional classroom settings or electronic environments taken into account. Educators can distribute printed copies of these organizers to learners or permit them digital access instead. The unique advantage here is that this Google Slide material is editable- instructors are offered flexibility with tailoring elements to better match the specific needs of each student groups.

Suggested Usage:

  • Whole-group lessons: Have your class review one particular text together then put themselves into different characters' shoes!
  • Differentiated groups within class: Each group could concentrate on varied texts depending upon their skill levels or interests; they might create distinctive applications based on separate stories!
  • Homework assignment: Present students with some autonomy over choosing who they step inside: let them make unique explorations independently!

To summarize, Job Application Characterization presents an enjoyable yet meaningful way for young learners to deepen literature appreciation via hands-on understanding – versatile enough for implementation across varied pedagogical contexts. Your students will savor donning detective hats and unravel the mysteries of their favourite characters while learning along.

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Teaching tips & learning objectives

Learning objectives

  • Infer a character's traits from the character's actions in a text

Teaching tips

  • Making an editable copy of the Google Slides version requires a Google account.

Skills covered

  • Character analysis — answering application questions in character, based on events in the text

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Core concepts

  • Characterization

  • Character traits

  • Point of view

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