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aCTIvITy 2.4
continued
Planting the Seeds of Character analysis
2. Take a closer look at the two main characters in Walk Two Moons by taking notes below on all the ways the author uses characterization.
Characterization Notes
Salamanca Tree Hiddle
Phoebe Winterbottom
What does the character look like?
What does the character do?
What does the character say?
What do others say about them?
aCademIC voCabULary
To compare and to contrast
is to identify similarities and
differences. Exploring ideas
or objects by comparing
and contrasting them is an
effective way to analyze
ideas.
Grammar USaGe
Compare and Contrast
Transitions of comparison:
in the same way, likewise, as, also, similarly
Transitions of contrast: but, although, however, yet, nevertheless, on the other hand
A part of analyzing and responding to what you read is comparing and contrasting characters, settings, and incidents in a story. In writing exposition in which you compare and contrast, you will want to use transitions that help the reader see what you are comparing or contrasting. Read the examples of compare and contrast transition words and phrases in the Grammar & Usage box.
WRITING to SOURCES Expository Writing Prompt
Write an expository paragraph that compares or contrasts the two main characters in Walk Two Moons. Include examples from the text that show different types
of characterization: appearance, actions, words, and the reactions of others.
Be sure to
• Use a topic sentence.
• Include supporting details and commentary.
• Use transition words.
• Use present-tense verbs and avoid incorrect shifts in pronouns.
100 SpringBoard® English Language Arts Grade 6
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