Topic Two (1.2): Prose Fiction: Responding to Characters

Responding to Characters – Unit 8 pp.70-84

Let’s get down to business. We’re going to start off with some exercises that will get you to think about characterisation.

 Read

First, read the advice on pp.70-71 and then read the extract from The Hitch-Hiker on pp.71-73. Remember to highlight and annotate as you go along.

 Interact

Complete the activities on pp.73-74, giving as much detail as you can. Have a go at completing Activity 5 on p.74, making sure you incorporate evidence from the extract and explanations for your points.

 Read

Now read through the extract from Samphire on pp.75-76. Remember to highlight and annotate as you go along.

 Interact

Complete the activities on pp.76-78, taking into account the “Key Terms” and “Tips” that are at the side of the page.

 Read

Read through the extract from 'A Stranger from Lagos' on pp.78-81.

Now read Book I Chapters I-XII of your set text, The War of the Worlds (pp.7-60).

Interact

Attempt the activities that follow the extract on pp.81-82 and then complete Worksheets 8.2 and 8.3, which let you apply the work you’ve done to The War of the Worlds. Remember to read ‘Check Your Progress’ on pp.83-84.

Download COMPLETE – Worksheet 8.2

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