Character Pictures

This activity accompanies chapter 10 from Uncle Tom’s Cabin as told to children by Harriet
Beecher Stowe, told by H.E. Marshal, record number 4865.

Activity Title: Character Pictures

Description: The student will illustrate two characters from the chapter and write descriptions
for each. They will then share how the characters are alike and how they are different.

Subject: Reading/Language Arts

Skill: Compare and Contrast

Behavioral Objective:

• The student will compare and contrast two characters from the chapter.

Materials:

• Uncle Tom’s Cabin, chapter 10, available in audio and print form at
http://etc.usf.edu/lit2go/
• Pencils and paper
• Compare and contrast chart (template below)

Procedures:

Read the tenth chapter of Uncle Tom’s Cabin or have the students read it on their own.
Discuss with the students that many of the characters of the book have different feelings and
characteristics. Have the students choose two characters from chapter 10 and draw a picture of
each. Then have them write descriptions for each character (template below). Next, have the
students share with a partner or with the class how the two characters are alike (compare) and
how they are different (contrast).

This activity was downloaded from Lit2Go, a free online collection of stories and poems in MP3 (audio
book) format. To download the audio file and text passage that accompany this lesson, visit
http://etc.usf.edu/lit2go/. © 2009 Florida Center for Instructional Technology/University of South Florida.
NAME____________________________________ DATE________________

CHARACTER MAPS
Directions: Write the name of each character you choose on the horizontal lines.
Draw a picture of each character under his/her name. Write 3 or 4 words or
phrases underneath each character you draw (do not forget to leave room).

This activity was downloaded from Lit2Go, a free online collection of stories and poems in MP3 (audio
book) format. To download the audio file and text passage that accompany this lesson, visit
http://etc.usf.edu/lit2go/. © 2009 Florida Center for Instructional Technology/University of South Florida.