This workshop will feature four activities to help students analyze characters in literature. The activities will range from gathering known information to answering metaphorical questions involving deep structure thinking about characters. Students will ultimately be able to write about their characters in a way that makes them come alive. All six traits will be emphasized. This workshop will focus on using journal and seminar discussion to explore issues related to self-discovery.
Journals can be tools for self-reflection and offer opportunities to teach all six traits.
The SAWP Teachers' Research and Inquiry Institute will present roundtables and panel discussions, sharing the results of their projects along with reflection on teaching and learning in their classrooms. Participants will have the opportunity to choose from a variety of presentations or panels to learn not only about teacher research, but to gain important insights into their own classroom practices.