Prism Perspectives Slides Final with EQ and STEAL
The complete Character Kaleidoscope slide deck updated to include the 'Glass Shards' story split across three slides for readability, following the S.T.E.A.L. breakdown and instructional sequence. All text remains optimized for 8th-grade legibility (min 24px).
Kaleidoscope Guide Teacher Resource Updated
An updated, comprehensive teacher guide for the Character Kaleidoscope lesson, now featuring the indigo/amber theme. It includes a detailed instructional sequence (Bell Ringer to Exit Ticket), specific terminology like 'Shards', and differentiation strategies for 8th-grade ELA.
Glass Shards Reading Passage
A short story reading passage specifically written for 8th-grade character analysis. The story follows Elara, a girl torn between her family's rigid traditions and her secret passion for art, providing rich material for analyzing internal/external conflict and indirect characterization.
STEAL Method Reference Sheet
A comprehensive student reference sheet for the S.T.E.A.L. method of indirect characterization. It features clear definitions, guiding questions for analysis, and matches the indigo/amber theme of the Character Kaleidoscope lesson.
STEAL Shard Tracker Worksheet Revised
A refined student worksheet for the Character Kaleidoscope lesson, featuring a STEAL Shard Tracker with significantly enlarged font sizes (20px for key text) for improved readability. Includes a teacher-guided example and a Perspective Check section with multiple-choice and reflection questions.
Shard Tracker Answer Key
A comprehensive answer key for the 'STEAL Shard Tracker Worksheet Revised'. It provides multiple textual evidence examples for S.T.E.A.L. characterization, correct multiple-choice answers, and a sample high-level reflection response.
Reflection Facets Journal Updated Final
The updated student journal for the Character Kaleidoscope lesson, featuring the indigo/amber theme and the integrated Motivation Menu. Includes dedicated space for tracking 'shards' of evidence, conflict mapping, and thematic synthesis.
Hot Seat Discussion Cards
A set of 4 discussion cards for the 'Hot Seat' activity, featuring probing questions for the characters in 'Glass Shards'. Designed to be cut out and used in a classroom setting to drive textual analysis and student engagement.
Kaleidoscope Answer Key Revised
A refined, teacher-facing answer key for the 'Character Kaleidoscope' lesson, explicitly organized by the learning objectives: Identify the Shards, Trace the Motivation, and Analyze the Conflict. Includes deep textual analysis for the 'Glass Shards' story.
