Character Hot Seating

 

You have been in Ally’s world for a few weeks now and have learnt more about her and some of the other characters in the book. In a classroom students often have different opinions on why or what motivates a character to do and act a certain way. This activity allows you to form opinions about a character.

 

TASK

1. In pairs choose a character you would like to ask specific questions to.

2. Create a list of 5-10 questions.

3. Have one child at the front of the room sit in a chair.

4. This child assumes the identity of one of the characters from the text.

5. The class then asks the character questions.

6. The child in the seat answers questions in character.

My questions

1. Ally do you hate when Shay teases you?

2. Ally is it hard with Dyslexia?

3. Albert do you care for Ally?

4. Albert do you hate it when the little bullies bully you?

5. Shay do you like making fun of Ally?

6. Shay do you like Ally one bit?

7. Mr Daniels do you lookout for Ally?

8. Mr Daniels do your understand Ally?

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