32. ILLUSTRATED CHARACTER MAP (Collaboration, Feedback, Writing)
Description: An illustrated character map is a graphic organizer that allows students to visually represent a literary character and to make connections between other characters and elements of a story or play.
Application: Use this type of map as a way for students to not only explore characters in a literary work, but also to create visual representations of the characters.
Process: Create groups and assign a character (or scene and act, chapter, etc.) to each group. Provide students with the parameters of the assignment: 1) to create colorful illustrations that represent the characters, their roles in the story, and ways they influence other characters;
2) to draw lines and arrows to connect the characters and include brief phrases that will help to explain the relationships; 3) to create symbolic chains to show relationships between/among characters; and 4) to include a legend that explains the colors and symbols. After the maps are finished, direct students to individually write an explanation of the map to include the significance of the placement of the characters, colors, and symbols. Ask students to select presenters for each map and to share their maps with the class, highlighting the information from their written work.
Shannon Jarman, CIECHS
Description: An illustrated character map is a graphic organizer that allows students to visually represent a literary character and to make connections between other characters and elements of a story or play.
Application: Use this type of map as a way for students to not only explore characters in a literary work, but also to create visual representations of the characters.
Process: Create groups and assign a character (or scene and act, chapter, etc.) to each group. Provide students with the parameters of the assignment: 1) to create colorful illustrations that represent the characters, their roles in the story, and ways they influence other characters;
2) to draw lines and arrows to connect the characters and include brief phrases that will help to explain the relationships; 3) to create symbolic chains to show relationships between/among characters; and 4) to include a legend that explains the colors and symbols. After the maps are finished, direct students to individually write an explanation of the map to include the significance of the placement of the characters, colors, and symbols. Ask students to select presenters for each map and to share their maps with the class, highlighting the information from their written work.
Shannon Jarman, CIECHS
Reference and/or for more information:
32. Illustrated Character Map
Jarman, S. (2013). Illustrated Character Map. Cumberland International Early College.
32. Illustrated Character Map
Jarman, S. (2013). Illustrated Character Map. Cumberland International Early College.