Describe Mme. Loisel’s character at the beginning of the story

Why do you think she acts this way? What is her motivation for borrowing

the necklace?

In science, you are learning about friction

What is static friction? Static friction is… “The friction that

acts on objects that are not moving”

Static refers to a character’s personality traits and motivations

Think of what static friction is and come up with a definition for static characters

Brainstorm with your partner Any ideas???

Static Characters do not change throughout the course of the story.

They have the same traits and motivations from beginning to end

Does anyone play an instrument? What are dynamics? Dynamics change the way the piece is

played. They tell you whether to play louder or softer.

Listen to the following clip Can you hear the dynamics? This is definitely not a static

piece of music.Yuja Wang

Dynamic refers to a character’s personality traits and motivations

Think of what dynamics are in music and come up with a definition for dynamic characters.

Brainstorm with your partner. Any ideas???

Dynamic Characters change throughout the course of a story

They display different character traits and motivations from beginning to end

Watch the following two video clips from Remember the Titans

Does Julius change or stay the same? Is he static or dynamic? Be ready to provide proof!

When two schools are shut down in 1971, black and white students are forced to go to school together at T.C. Williams High

One football coach attempts to bring these boys together to play as a team

The players will run three-a-day practices until they get to know each other

Attitude Reflects Leadership

Locker Room Speech 1:55

Is Julius static or dynamic? How do you know?

Think about Mme. Loisel’s character traits and motivations in the beginning of the story.

Do they…stay the same? Change? Is Mme. Loisel a static or dynamic

character?