Tombful of Trouble - Session 4 - Character Analysis Agatha and Christie

In "Tombful of Trouble - Session 4," students are invited to delve into the world of character analysis through a focused reading activity that aims to develop their understanding of the two characters, Agatha and Christie. The exercise starts by encouraging the children to gather words and phrases directly from the text that paint a vivid picture of Agatha's physical appearance. They are then asked to explore the text further to discover how Agatha communicates and conducts herself, noting any distinctive speech patterns or behaviours that bring her character to life. With these insights, the students are tasked with the creative challenge of drawing Agatha, using the text's descriptions to inform their artistic interpretations.

Similarly, the session continues with an analysis of Christie, another character from "Tombful of Trouble." Students are guided to identify and list descriptive words and phrases that reveal Christie's looks. They then shift their focus to examine the nuances of Christie's personality, including his manner of speaking and his actions. This comprehensive exploration provides the students with a deeper understanding of Christie as a character. As a culmination of their analysis, the children use the gathered information to create a drawing of Christie, thereby enhancing their engagement with the text and fostering their ability to visualize and interpret literary descriptions.