Here's a activity you can really build on! Middle schoolers describe the occupants of an imaginary house during a character-building activity. They create a cast of characters who share living space and provide details about their attitudes, hobbies, and interests.

Concepts

housing, following directions, character descriptions, attitudes, descriptive writing, complete sentences, character development, character traits

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Have individuals draw the house they imagine their occupants occupy
• Ask the class to describe the inspiration for their occupants' characteristics
  

Classroom Considerations

• Ensure you have copies of the activity worksheet and rubric for each student
  

Pros

• Connects math and language arts skills
• The resource focuses on using descriptive language and planning skills
• Well-written rubric is easy for pupils to follow
  

Cons

• None

Common Core

W.6.3.d W.7.3.d W.8.3.d