02/01 Characters

02/01 Characters

Objective

I will be able to analyze and describe characters

by identifying five traits.

C.H.A.M.P.S.

• C - 0 - except when called on

• H - chat

• A - Notes, quiz

• M - at computer

• P - answering questions, taking notes

• S - 80% or higher on quiz

Expectations

Take notes

Respond when called on

Use the chat appropriately

Be visible in the camera

Do your best on the questions

What is a Character?

A character is a person, animal, or object that an author uses in telling a story. A character can be real or make-believe.

Multiple Choice

What is a character?

• Words that are said between two people.

• The location of a story.

• A person, animal or object an author uses in telling a story.

• What happens in a story.

Open Ended

What do you think a trait is?

What is a Trait?

A trait is an interesting thing about a character. It makes a character special and memorable.

Example

Freddie is a tall boy with black hair. He does not eat ice cream.

Multiple Select

What are 3 of Freddie's traits? Select all 3 of his traits.

Remember: Freddie is a tall boy with black hair. He does not eat ice cream.

• Tall Boy

• Rides a red bike

• Has black hair

• Does not eat ice cream

What is a Relationship?

A relationship is a connection between people. This can mean characters are friends, family, or schoolmates.

Example

Bea and Caroline are sisters. They are also best friends. They always do everything together.

Multiple Select

What type of a relationship do Bea and Caroline have? Select two answers.

Remember: Bea and Caroline are sisters. They are also best friends. They always do everything togeter.

• They are schoolmates

• They are sisters

• They are best friends

Why do characters do what they do?

Characters sometimes do things because of how they feel.

Example

Emily fell off her bike because she was going too fast.

Multiple Choice

Why did Emily fall off her bike?

Remember: Emily fell off her bike because she was going too fast.

• Her bike tire was flat.

• She was going too fast.

• Her bike pedal was broken

• Her handlebars didn't work.

What is a Narrator?

A narrator is the person who is telling the story. The point of view is the view of the narrator.

Multiple Choice

What is a narrator?

• Where a story takes place.

• The best friend of the author.

• What the author wants you to know.

• The person telling the story.

What problems does a character have?

Most stories are about how a character solves a problem. In this case, a problem is something the character is having trouble with.

Example

Joey's bike has flat tires. He solves his problem by putting more air in them.

Multiple Choice

What was Joey's problem?

Remember: Joey's bike has flat tires. He solves his problem by putting more air in them.

• His bike has flat tires.

• His bike had a bent frame.

• His bike chain was loose.

• His handlebars were broken.

Multiple Choice

How did Joey solve his problem?

Remember: Joey's bike has flat tires. He solves his problem by putting more air in them.

• He took his bike to a mechanic.

• He got a new bike chain.

• He put more air in his tires.

• He got a new bike.

How does the main character change?

Sometimes characters change in a story. Another character in a story may change how the main character acts.

Example

George was not friendly with his neighbor Kate. She never said "hi" to him. One day, Kate fell on the ground. George asked Kate if she was okay and helped her get up. Now George and Kate are best friends.

Multiple Choice

How did George and Kate change?

Remember: George was not friendly with his neighbor Kate. She never said "hi" to him. One day, Kate fell on the ground. George asked Kate if she was okay and helped her get up. Now George and Kate are best friends.

• George and Kate used to play soccer together. Now they play baseball.

• George and Kate never used to talk. Now they are best friends.

• George and Kate used to be best friends. Then George moved away.

• George and Kate have always been best friends.