This activity was designed for the novel Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie by Jordan Sonnenblick, but it may be edited to suit any novel. Students are encouraged to examine a character's personality and behavior at the beginning of a novel, then locate and record information that indicates the character may be changing, learning, or growing throughout the novel. This is an important skill for students to master if we want them to be able to determine themes independently. The follow up short essay