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What a Character!
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- Click “classic stories” on the site index.
- Scroll down and choose ONE of the stories listed under the heading “Grimm, Brothers.”
- Read the story once for an overview of what happens and to clarify any words or phrases you don’t understand, then read the story a second time.
- This time, pay careful attention to the details about the main character.
- Follow the directions to create an illustration of your character from the East of the Web story, and a list of ten things that you know about the character.
- Click the blue arrow next to “Ten Things I Know About” to list facts about your character, their appearance, and their personality.
- Click “Enter Here” and choose your characters for each panel. There are many different characters to choose from.
- Choose one event from your story that shows one of your character’s main character traits.
- Create a scene using images and words (either thought bubbles, or talking bubbles) that tells the story of that event.
Short Stories East of the Web
Read classic and contemporary short stories for kids. You can download, print, or read the story online.
Character Scrapbook (Scholastic)
Use this online scrapbook to collect information about your favorite characters.
Make Beliefs Comix
Choose from lots of characters and fun objects to create your very own comic strip!
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