MYP 2: Unit 3: Lessons 4&5: External Descriptions and Internal Character Traits
Dear students, In Lessons 4 and 5 , we focus on developing rich and believable characters by exploring both external descriptions and internal character traits . These lessons help us understand that strong characters are created not just by how they look, but also by what they feel, think, and desire . During Lesson 4, we examine how writers describe a character’s appearance and physical traits . Using a silhouette image, students create detailed character sketches without using names, encouraging close attention to features such as hair, posture, clothing, and facial expressions . This activity highlights how physical details can suggest personality and mood. In Lesson 5, we move beyond appearance to explore a character’s internal world —their emotions, thoughts, and motivations. Through emotion-based activities, students practise showing feelings through actions and reactions , rather than directly naming emotions. This helps create characters that feel realistic and engaging t...