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It’s time to ignite those critical and creative thinking skills!

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Mystery Boxes Worksheet for 7th - 10th Grade

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Which type of characterization do we encounter most often? Which type of characterization makes reading the most fun?

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An easy way to remember indirect characterization techniques

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Let’s practice 😃

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1. Let’s read “Thank You, Ma’am” by Langston Hughes

2. Each group will assume the role of a character from the story: either Roger or Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones.

2. Conduct a quick analysis of your character based on the author’s use of direct and indirect characterization (think: STEAL). Be ready to share your findings.

3. Given what you know and can infer about your character, what would your character likely discover in your group’s box? What characterization evidence are you using to make this inference?

4. Time permitting, begin to write a short narrative draft in which your character discovers a mysterious box. Use the evidence gathered in your character analysis to guide your writing.

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By Langston Hughes