The Snow Spider - Session 2 - Character Analysis Dad

In the second session of "The Snow Spider," the focus is on a character analysis of 'Dad'. This reading activity encourages students to delve deeply into the text to uncover details about Dad's character. Students are prompted to extract words and phrases that paint a vivid picture of Dad's appearance, providing insight into how the author visually portrays him. This exercise not only aids in understanding the character's physical traits but also enhances the students' ability to pick out descriptive language from the narrative.

Further exploration into Dad's character is achieved by examining the text for clues about his manner of speech and behavior. This aspect of the analysis is crucial in piecing together Dad's personality and how he interacts with others within the story. Students are then tasked with using these textual details to create their own illustration of Dad, which serves as a creative interpretation of the information they've gathered. Finally, the activity invites students to employ their own words and phrases to describe Dad's personality, encouraging them to synthesize their understanding of the character and express it in their own unique voice.