Darwin's Dragons - Session 16 - Character Analysis Queen Victoria

In Session 16 of the reading activity, students delve into character analysis by exploring the historical figure of Queen Victoria. The session is designed to enhance the students' understanding of character traits, both in terms of physical appearance and behaviour. They are encouraged to extract words and phrases directly from the text that paint a picture of Queen Victoria's looks. This exercise not only aids in visualisation but also helps in recognising descriptive language used by authors to define a character's external attributes.

Further, the activity shifts focus to the way Queen Victoria communicates and conducts herself, prompting students to identify and note down phrases from the text that reveal her mannerisms and speech. This part of the session is crucial for understanding the nuances of her personality and how she interacts with others within the narrative. To solidify their comprehension, students are then asked to use the gathered descriptions to draw Queen Victoria, effectively bringing their interpretation of the text to life. Lastly, they are challenged to use their own vocabulary to describe Queen Victoria's personality, encouraging them to synthesise information from the text and express it in their own words, thus fostering critical thinking and creative expression.