ESL Class–Independent reading check-in / Culture Connection: Birthday Traditions Around the World

Independent Reading Unit 1—Character: Blind Date with a Book

You’ll choose a book with an interesting main character—either a fiction or a biography / autobiography. Take notes on what the character says, thinks, does, and looks like. For the final project, you’ll dress as your character and take part in a fun “blind date” activity, staying in character while talking and answering questions.

Learning Objective: Identify and describe direct and indirect character traits and use descriptive language to explain a character’s personality, physical traits, emotions, and values.