Objective of the Learning Engagement: To analyze 4 different characters using a Visible Thinking routine. To be able to identify 3 character traits per character and find supporting evidence for justification. To be able to comment on language and authorial choices. Details of the Learning Engagement: Character Wheel Activity: As a part of the English curriculum, students of Grade 8 have been doing an analytical study of the novel 'The Curious Incident of a Dog in the Night Time' written by Mark Haddon. In order to do an analysis of some characters from the novel, the students worked on a visible-thinking routine called the Character Wheel. In this activity, the students were divided into 4 mixed ability groups of 3 - 4 students each. Each group was asked to select a representative. The group representatives chose the character they will be working on through a draw of lots system. Each group was given a printed format of a character wheel. The students were giv...