Are some characteristics more desired than others?Scholars examine attributes of characters in books, models in catalogs, and articles in magazines. Discussion leads to identifying characteristics they see more often as well as characteristics that seem to never receive the spotlight. Learners work through several reading comprehension advertisement activities to discover answers.

Concepts

character analysis, advertising

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Preface the activity by carrying out a discussion about the terms normal and popular

Classroom Considerations

• Requires materials such as children's books, magazines, and catalogs
  
• Participants need pre-made paper slips to complete the activity
  

Pros

• Lists discussion questions
• Includes an extension activity

Cons

• Answer key or anticipated answers not included