Description
Do you teach “Fish Cheeks” by Amy Tan? If so, this characterization analysis activity is perfect for introducing, practicing, and analyzing direct and indirect characterization.
Students will…
✅ Be introduced to direct and indirect characterization in a bell ringer activity that includes guided practice
✅ Read Amy Tan’s short story “Fish Cheeks”
✅ Collect and analyze evidence of direct and indirect characterization
✅ Determine how characterization impacts the theme using T.A.G (title, author, genre)
✅ Make text-to-text, -world, and -self connections through OPTIONAL short answer questions
What’s Included in your “Fish Cheeks” Characterization Analysis Activity:
✨ An editable bell ringer activity to introduce and practice characterization
✨ A suggested ̴ 50 minute standards-aligned lesson plan with linked materials, extension ideas, & more
✨ A scaffolded characterization quote analysis activity with suggested answers and thematic analysis practice
✨ An optional short answer response worksheet that allows students to make text-to-text, -world, and -self connections
Want the figurative language short story analysis BUNDLE? It includes this resource, so be sure to check it out for some major savings!
What other teachers have to say about similar figurative language resources:
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Love this lesson to help me re-teach symbolism and introduce allegory! Works great with my 8th graders and very engaging!” -Patricia V.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “This was a great resource. I used it to supplement the short story unit that is already in our curriculum. So happy with this purchase.” - Bea M.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ”This was a great resource for my students studying characterization. I loved the examples given. It really helped make the assignment clear for my students!” -Rebecca
About Your Resource:
Your resource contains PDFs of all materials so that you can print-and-go. Only the digital version of the bell ringer activity is editable via Google Slides. Please email me if you have any questions! :)
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Did you know that you can receive credit towards future TpT purchases by reviewing this product?
If you enjoy this product, please leave a review at the product page or through “My Purchases” under “My Account” at TpT. Ratings make the TpT world go round. :)
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If you have any questions, I’d love to hear from you!
-Danielle @ Nouvelle ELA
Amy Tan's "Fish Cheeks" - Short Story Characterization Comprehension & Analysis
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Description
Do you teach “Fish Cheeks” by Amy Tan? If so, this characterization analysis activity is perfect for introducing, practicing, and analyzing direct and indirect characterization.
Students will…
✅ Be introduced to direct and indirect characterization in a bell ringer activity that includes guided practice
✅ Read Amy Tan’s short story “Fish Cheeks”
✅ Collect and analyze evidence of direct and indirect characterization
✅ Determine how characterization impacts the theme using T.A.G (title, author, genre)
✅ Make text-to-text, -world, and -self connections through OPTIONAL short answer questions
What’s Included in your “Fish Cheeks” Characterization Analysis Activity:
✨ An editable bell ringer activity to introduce and practice characterization
✨ A suggested ̴ 50 minute standards-aligned lesson plan with linked materials, extension ideas, & more
✨ A scaffolded characterization quote analysis activity with suggested answers and thematic analysis practice
✨ An optional short answer response worksheet that allows students to make text-to-text, -world, and -self connections
Want the figurative language short story analysis BUNDLE? It includes this resource, so be sure to check it out for some major savings!
What other teachers have to say about similar figurative language resources:
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Love this lesson to help me re-teach symbolism and introduce allegory! Works great with my 8th graders and very engaging!” -Patricia V.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “This was a great resource. I used it to supplement the short story unit that is already in our curriculum. So happy with this purchase.” - Bea M.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ”This was a great resource for my students studying characterization. I loved the examples given. It really helped make the assignment clear for my students!” -Rebecca
About Your Resource:
Your resource contains PDFs of all materials so that you can print-and-go. Only the digital version of the bell ringer activity is editable via Google Slides. Please email me if you have any questions! :)
Feedback & Followers:
Did you know that you can receive credit towards future TpT purchases by reviewing this product?
If you enjoy this product, please leave a review at the product page or through “My Purchases” under “My Account” at TpT. Ratings make the TpT world go round. :)
You can also follow me for the latest news on products and sales.
If you have any questions, I’d love to hear from you!
-Danielle @ Nouvelle ELA
