Diary of a Wimpy Kid Lesson Plan

The Traits of a Hero and Protagonist

Kind of Activity:

Classwide Discussion

Objective:

Students will learn the differences between protagonists, antagonists, heroes, and anti-heroes, and they will use these lessons to better understand the characters in the novel.

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.5.2

Structure:

Greg acts as an interesting narrator throughout Diary of a Wimpy Kid. Unlike many protagonists, Greg lacks traditional heroic characteristics. He is mean to his friends and family, and he does not often act in an honorable way.

This exercise will teach students to recognize the different characteristics that make up protagonists, antagonists, and the...