Character Traits from Evidence "Wizard of Oz"

Character Traits from Evidence "Wizard of Oz"

STEALing Characters from Text

STEAL: We learn about characters through their....

• Speech

• Thoughts

• Effect on Others

• Actions

• Looks

Inferencing

When we get this information, our job is to make an inference based on what the text tells us about this character.

Inference = What the Text Says + Background Knowledge

Mrs. Byrnes had a great day yesterday. Her kids gave her presents and she had a nice dinner. Which day can we assume it was?

Yes, it's Mother's Day! How can we figure this out?

• Text: Mrs. Byrnes received gifts

• Background Information: Mrs. Byrnes is a mom

• Text: She had a nice dinner

• Background Information: Mother's Day is in May.

Multiple Choice

In his spare time, Brenden volunteers to feed people at a soup kitchen. He also helps old ladies cross the street and helps kids with their homework for free.

What character trait does he display?

• Caring

• Happy

• Pessimistic

• Belligerent

Yes, based on evidence we can make an inference and determine the character trait. We can also look at a trait and try to see what evidence is best too!

Multiple Choice

Joesyel is selfless.

• Joesyel doesn't let any of his siblings play with his Playstation.

• Joesyel gets into a lot of arguments with people.

• Joesyel always makes sure his little brother has food before he does and lets him play video games with him.

• Joesyel does not let anyone touch any of his belongings and he is very protective of his things.

Here, we looked at a trait and found the best evidence to support the trait. Let's look some of the characters from the texts we've read.

Multiple Choice

"“Who cares about the imports and exports of Nicaragua, anyhow?” she muttered.

“If you’re going to be rude, Margaret, you may leave the room,” the teacher said. “Okay, I will.” Meg flounced out."

Which trait does Meg display here?

• Brave

• Polite

• Considerate

• Combative

Multiple Choice

Charles Wallace:

“Too windy up in that attic of yours,” the little boy said. “I knew you’d be down. I put some milk on the stove for you. It ought to be hot by now.”

Which trait does Charles show here?

• Combative

• Belligerent

• Boisterous

• Carring

Multiple Choice

Mrs. Whatsit:

Mrs. Whatsit is mysterious

Which piece of evidence best supports this trait?

• How did you know this was Charles Wallace’s house?” Meg asked.

  “By the smell.” Mrs Whatsit untied a blue and green paisley scarf, a red and yellow flowered print, a gold Liberty print, a red and black bandanna

• Mrs Whatsit gave a deep and pathetic sigh.

• I’ve only been in the neighborhood a short time,” Mrs Whatsit was saying as Meg switched off the pantry light and came back into the kitchen with the tuna fish, “and I didn’t think I was going to like the neighbors at all until dear little Charles came over with his dog.”

• Speaking of ways, pet, by the way, there is such a thing as a tesseract.”

  Mrs. Murry went very white and with one hand reached backward and clutched at a chair for support. Her voice trembled. “What did you say?”

  Mrs Whatsit tugged at her second boot. “I said,” she grunted, shoving her foot down in, “that there is”—shove—“such a thing”—shove—“as a tesseract.”

Multiple Choice

Dorothy:

Which of the following pieces of evidence shows that Dorothy is a brave character?

• Then the mouth moved, and Dorothy heard a voice say: "I am Oz, the Great and Terrible. Who are you, and why do you seek me?" It was not such an awful voice as she had expected to come from the big Head; so she took courage and answered:

  "I am Dorothy, the Small and Meek. I have come to you for

  help."

• "Oh, dear! Oh, dear!" cried Dorothy, clasping her hands to-

  gether in dismay. "The house must have fallen on her. What-

  ever shall we do?"

• “Therefore, as you must remain in the Palace for several days, I will have you shown to rooms where you may rest in comfort after your journey." "Thank you," replied the girl; "that is very kind of Oz."

• Again the eyes looked at her sharply, and they saw she was

  telling the truth. Then Oz asked, "What do you wish me to do?" "Send me back to Kansas, where my Aunt Em and Uncle Henry are," she answered earnestly. "I don't like your country, although it is so beautiful. And I am sure Aunt Em will be dreadfully worried over my being away so long."

Multiple Choice

"“What must I do?” asked the girl.

“Kill the Wicked Witch of the West,” answered Oz.

“But I cannot!” exclaimed Dorothy, greatly surprised.

“You killed the Witch of the East and you wear the silver shoes, which bear a powerful charm. There is now but one Wicked Witch left in all this land, and when you can tell me she is dead I will send you back to Kansas—but not before.”

What does this evidence reveal about Oz?

• He is thoughtful

• He is caring

• He is comical

• He is ruthless