Sarah, Plain and Tall
Make predictions about a character based on limited information
Create a character web to organize story details
Understand how authors develop characters through different perspectives
“A good name is more desirable than great riches, and loving favor is better than silver and gold.”
— Proverbs 22:1 (WEB)Discuss how characters, like people, are known by their actions and character
Gather students in a circle and review previous day's reading about the Witting family
Introduce the concept of making predictions about Sarah through her letters
Create a detailed character web showing what we know about Sarah from her letters
Simpler: Use pre-drawn template with fewer branches
Challenge: Include potential predictions about Sarah's future actions
Share character webs and discuss predictions
Dear God, help us to be open to new people and experiences, just like Sarah is traveling to a new home.
Coming up: Tomorrow we'll continue reading and see how our predictions match the story
“A good name is more desirable than great riches, and loving favor is better than silver and gold.”
— Proverbs 22:1 (WEB)🎯 Activity: Character Name Chain - pass a ball and share what makes someone have a good name
Character analysis helps children develop empathy and understanding of different perspectives
Children might struggle with abstract character analysis
Ability to make observations beyond literal text