Character Autopsy Project

$7.00

Engage your students with this character autopsy project by giving them a creative outlet to conduct character analysis. In this print or digital resource, students will have the chance to become surgeons as they dissect the character traits of a character from their story. Each character autopsy includes 12 different body part prompts that focus on characterization and require the use of text evidence. In the group version of this character autopsy activity, students receive a letter from the hospital director asking them to perform surgery. There are resources for surgical team assignments and surgery signups as well. The detailed character autopsy rubric will help make your grading easy. This activity is also customized as an individual assignment. This resource works for any novel and can be customized to your unit.

Description

Engage your students with this character autopsy project by giving them a creative outlet to conduct character analysis. In this print or digital resource, students will have the chance to become surgeons as they dissect the character traits of a character from their story. Each character autopsy includes 12 different body part prompts that focus on characterization and require the use of text evidence. In the group version of this character autopsy activity, students receive a letter from the hospital director asking them to perform surgery. There are resources for surgical team assignments and surgery signups as well. The detailed character autopsy rubric will help make your grading easy. This activity is also customized as an individual assignment. This resource works for any novel and can be customized to your unit.

 

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

 

Color and B&W Print Versions

  • Calling All Surgeons Letter
  • Surgical Team Assignment
  • Surgery Signups
  • 12 Surgery Task Cards
  • Autopsy in Progress Sign
  • Character Autopsy Rubric
  • Individual Surgeon Letter
  • Surgery Prompt One Pager
  • Individual Character Autopsy Rubric
  • Teacher Lesson Plan

 

Digital Version

  • Calling All Surgeons Letter
  • Surgical Team Assignment
  • Surgery Signups
  • Autopsy in Progress Sign
  • Surgery Prompt One Pager
  • 12 Surgery Task Cards
  • Autopsy Slide
  • Character Autopsy Rubric
  • Individual Surgeon Letter
  • Individual Character Autopsy Rubric
  • Teacher Lesson Plan
  • Link to Classroom Version Google Slides
  • Link to Group Student Version Google Slides
  • Link to Individual Version Google Slides

 

⭐This resource includes ready-to-print resources in the form of PDFs and Google Slides that allow students to type in their responses. Students will need Google accounts to access the online resources. *Link to all the Teacher and Student Google Slides resources are included in PDF. 

 

⭐Detailed Lesson Plan: Step-by-step instructions are provided for you so that you can print the worksheets or link the presentation and follow the lesson plan with no prep needed. 

 

⭐Lesson Duration: 60-80 Minutes

(Lesson time may vary due to the needs of your students.)

 

⭐ Want to learn how to implement this resource in your classroom? CLICK HERE

 

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