The Journey Through the Character Arc
With Mary Bennett
Lesson Plan:
The Adventure of Character Mountain with Mary Bennett
Worksheet 1:
Understanding the STORY ARC to understand the CHARACTER ARC – Google Docs
Worksheet 2:
Worksheet 3:
Grades: 5-8
Addressing a character arc through an actor practice and point of view. We use the base fairy tale of Little Red Riding Hood to develop a deeper understanding of the exposition, rising action, obstacle, climax, falling action and resolution to track how a character changes, grows, fails,and succeeds in their journey.
Materials: Blank paper and pencils, colored pencils are a bonus. If students use a journal even better. PDF -Printable “Character Arc” that can be used with the lesson and afterwards
