Description

Have your students analyze characters from Yann Martel’s short story “We Ate the Children Last” in a fun and engaging way — Character Collabs!

Your students will use several characterization methods to depict each character’s profile, demonstrate their understanding of the literature, and present their final work on a beautiful collaborative poster.

This project is a hands-on approach to learning that enhances retention and inspires students to tap into their creativity.

Students will engage with the story on a deeper level — thinking critically, making inferences, and examining the ethical questions and motivations that drive the characters’ actions. Additionally, they will learn the importance of collaboration and effective communication.

There are three characters from “We Ate the Children Last” included in this resource: Patient D, the Narrator, and Jean Proti.

To construct each poster, students will work in groups to analyze their assigned character, transfer their findings to the poster’s boxes, color or decorate the individual pieces, and finally tape them together to create the completed display.

Each poster is made up of six pieces of paper, which can be printed on regular copy paper or card stock. Once assembled, the final product measures 28" × 15" and makes a striking classroom display when laminated.

This resource includes:

Teacher Guide
Student Directions
Grading Rubric
Brainstorm Character Analysis Worksheet
Blank Coloring Pages for each character
Answer Keys
Digitally Colored Examples for every character
Editable Documents (directions, rubric, brainstorm worksheet)