Percy Jackson and The Lightning Thief Activity - Write Annabeth's Dad a Letter
Percy Jackson and The Lightning Thief Activity - Write Annabeth's Dad a Letter: Give students the opportunity to explore character development with this creative writing task inspired by Annabeth’s story. In Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan, Annabeth shares key details about her complicated relationship with her father. This activity invites students to take on her point of view and imagine what she might write in a personal letter to him before continuing the quest. By combining text analysis with thoughtful reflection, students deepen their understanding of character motivation and narrative voice.
This is included in our unit plan for the novel:
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Included in The Lightning Thief Write Annabeth's Dad a Letter Activity:
➡️ Writing a Letter to Annabeth’s Dad Brainstorming Template: Have students collect ideas and text evidence to plan what Annabeth might say to her dad before continuing the quest. This page helps guide student thinking and deepen character analysis.
➡️ Brainstorming Template Sample Teacher Answer Key: Reference this completed sample to guide discussion, support character analysis, or assist students as they plan Annabeth’s letter with meaningful text evidence.
➡️ Writing a Letter to Annabeth’s Dad Letter Template: Students will use this template to write the final version of Annabeth’s letter, developing voice, structure, and emotional tone based on what they’ve learned from the novel.
How The Lightning Thief Write Annabeth's Dad a Letter Activity works:
- Students will begin by reviewing key moments in the novel where Annabeth discusses her strained relationship with her father. Using this information, they will complete a brainstorming template to organize ideas and gather supporting text evidence.
- Next, students will take on the role of Annabeth and consider what she might include in a heartfelt letter to her dad. They will plan out the content, tone, and message using the brainstorming sheet as a guide.
- Finally, students will use a structured letter-writing template to craft a polished version of the letter. This final step encourages them to blend creativity with a strong connection to the novel’s events and character development.
This activity is best used after students have completed Chapter 13 of the novel, once they are familiar with Annabeth’s backstory, her relationship with her father, and Percy’s suggestion that she reach out to him.
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