RL3 Characterization

RL6.3 Describe how a particular story's plot unfolds in a series of episodes as well as how the characters respond or change as the plot moves toward a resolution.

by Sixth Grade ELA

​Standard Vocabulary

Multiple Choice

What is the PLOT of a story?

• the characters involved

• the time and place of the story

• the events that take place in a story

• a reaction to another character in the story

Multiple Choice

What is the RESOLUTION of a story?

• the conflict or stru

• the moment of greatest suspense

• the end of the conflict

Multiple Choice

What is the CLIMAX of the story?

• the ending

• the turning point of the story

• a series of events in the story

• to say something or react

Multiple Choice

The following is an example of which type of characterization:

The author draws attention to how a character affects the other characters in the story.

• indirect characterization

• direct characterization

​RL3 Words to Know - Plot Diagram Edition

​1. Exposition - the beginning of the story. includes the character and setting

​2. conflict - the problem the main character(s) in the story faces

​3. rising action - events that build onto the conflict

​4. climax - the turning point of the story. Events start to turn around for the main character. Usually, a way of escape from the conflict is provided.

​5. falling action - things begin to "fall" into place for the characters

​6. resolution - the end of the story. The character's life returns to a sense of normal.

Multiple Choice

In what part of the plot diagram does the author introduce the characters and setting?

• exposition

• rising action

• climax

• falling action

• resolution

Multiple Choice

In what part of the plot diagram do events begin to fall into place for the main character(s)?

• exposition

• rising action

• climax

• falling action

• resolution

Multiple Choice

What does the phrase "panic surged through her veins" tell us about Rosalyn?

• A. She had never felt this way before.

• B. She did not really care much for Peanut.

• C. She is fearful that she may not find Peanut.

• D. She is worried that she will get lost in the woods.

Multiple Choice

How does Rosalyn react to Peanut being lost?

• A. She gives up on finding Peanut and heads home to tell her Gram the terrible news.

• B. She becomes frantic and angry with herself but resolves to find the lost pet.

• C. She creates a plan to find the lost Peanut, so her Gram won't be upset with her.

• D. She continues to call Peanut and begins to cry when she can't hear his voice.

​Rosalyn changes throughout the story due to events that occur.

​Annoyed - She thinks Peanut is spoiled.

​Respectful - She wants to find Peanut because Gram loves and needs him.

​Clever - ???

​Honest - She tells Gram the truth about what happened and apologizes.

​Thankful - She realizes how much Gram and Peanut mean to her.

Open Ended

What event occured in the text showing that Rosalyn was CLEVER?