Describing Characters iReady Lesson 6

Iready Lesson 6: Describing Characters

By Nicole Brillaud

Open Ended

Imagine you hear someone say "please" and "thank you" and see them sharing with others. What is something you can tell about that person?

​Characters ​are the people or animals in a story. When you read a story, think about what the characters say and do and why they act in certain ways. ​

​Academic Talk:

• Traits

• Motivations

• Contribute

• Sequence of events ​

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Read this cartoon and look for clues about what the giant is like.

Open Ended

Based on the cartoon, what do you think the giant is like?

Open Ended

If Susan had not led the women, how would the story be different?

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Explain why Susan B. Anthony casts a vote even though she expects to be arrested. Use details from the text in your answer. HINT: Remember to look at what Susan says as well as what she does.