Darwin's Dragons - Session 4 - Character Analysis Farthing
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English Resource Description
In Session 4 of "Darwin's Dragons", students delve into the character of Farthing through a focused reading activity that aims to analyse and understand this character in depth. The task begins with an exploration of the language used in the text to describe Farthing's physical appearance. Students are encouraged to identify specific words and phrases that paint a picture of how Farthing looks, noting these descriptive elements for further discussion.
The activity then shifts to examining Farthing's manner of speaking and general behaviour. Students are tasked with sifting through the text to find clues that reveal Farthing's verbal and non-verbal communication styles, as well as his actions and reactions in various situations. Following this, the students are prompted to use their gathered insights to draw their own interpretation of Farthing, combining the textual evidence with their artistic skills. Finally, the students are asked to use their own vocabulary to encapsulate Farthing's personality, encouraging them to synthesise their understanding of the character into a personal description that goes beyond the text.