Brightstorm - Session 14 - Character Analysis Maudie

In Session 14 of Brightstorm, students delve into a character analysis activity that centers on getting to know Maudie, a character from the text. The activity is designed to encourage close reading and attention to detail, prompting students to extract specific words and phrases that paint a picture of Maudie's physical appearance. This exercise not only enhances their descriptive vocabulary but also aids in visualising the character more vividly.

Further exploration into Maudie's character comes from examining how she communicates and conducts herself within the narrative. Students are tasked with identifying terms from the text that reveal Maudie's manner of speaking and her behaviour. This analysis is complemented by an artistic exercise where students are invited to draw Maudie based on the textual descriptions they've gathered. To round off the session, the students use their own words and phrases to describe Maudie's personality, encouraging them to synthesise their understanding of the character and express it creatively. This multifaceted approach to character analysis helps students to engage deeply with the text and develop a nuanced comprehension of characterisation.