Chapter 3 and characterisation in ‘The Iron Man’
I can analyse the characterisation of Hogarth in ‘The Iron Man’.
Chapter 3 and characterisation in ‘The Iron Man’
I can analyse the characterisation of Hogarth in ‘The Iron Man’.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- In Chapter 3 of ‘The Iron Man’, Hogarth persuades the farmers to respond differently to the Iron Man.
- Hogarth identifies the Iron Man’s needs and comes up with a solution.
- Characterisation is the way an author describes and develops the personalities and traits of characters in the story.
- We can identify Hogarth’s character traits by exploring his experiences and interactions and making inferences.
- Hogarth displays a range of character traits such as being compassionate and resourceful.
Keywords
Characterisation - the way an author describes and develops the personalities and traits of a character
Character traits - the special qualities that make a character in a story unique and interesting
Role on the wall - a character analysis activity which encourages readers to infer
Common misconception
Pupils may get confused about whether to put their ideas about Hogarth on the inside or the outside of the character outline.
Model completing the activity as a class and allow children to work in pairs or small groups using big sugar paper.
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Equipment
You need a copy of the 2005 Faber and Faber edition of ‘The Iron Man’ by Ted Hughes for this lesson.
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
Exit quiz
6 Questions
the way an author describes and develops the personalities and traits
the special qualities that make a character in a story unique
a character analysis activity which encourages readers to infer