Analyzing Characters

HISD 3rd Grade

Read Write

Fiction
Day 1

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Do Now

How do you feel about the first day of
summer school? Please write AT LEAST 3
sentences.

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TEKS 3.8B Explain the relationship among the major and minor characters.
TEKS 3.8C Analyze plot elements, including the sequence of events, the conflict, and the resolution

LO: SWBAT explain the relationship among the
major and minor characters.

DOL: Given a fictional text, SW correctly explain
the relationship among the major and minor
characters in at least 4 out of 5 questions.

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➢ They are central to the

plot of the story.

➢ Plots follow the actions

and experiences of
major characters.

➢ They are NOT central to

the plot of the story.

➢ They contribute to the

development of the major
characters or the plot.

Major Characters

Minor Characters

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Relationship between Characters

The relationship can be seen through their interactions

and how they affect each other.

Understanding the relationships

between major and minor

characters help us understand the

story better.

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Apply To Text

We will examine
today’s story by
explaining the
relationships

among the major

and minor
characters.
Ling’s First Day of School

Read the text and annotate

❏

What has happened between
the characters?

❏

How do the relationships
affect the plot?

❏

How do character
relationships add to the
conflict of the story? Why?

❏

How do character
relationships contribute to the
solution? Why?

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I DO: Apply to

the Text

Who are the major
characters in this
story? Who is a

minor character in
this story? Explain

how you know.

_________is the major characters in the
story.

_______________ and ___________are the
minor characters.

_____________________________________
_____________________________________
_____________________________________

Ling

Dad

Most of the events in the story are
are about Ling’s experience on his

Ana

first day of school.

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I DO: Let’s look at how Ling initially felt about his first day of school
andhow it progressed.

BEGINNING

MIDDLE

END

Beginning

Ling felt __________ because ____________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________

Middle

Ling felt _____________ because _________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________

End

Ling felt ______________________ because ____________________________

____________________________________________________________________________

hesitant

he didn’t know anyone at his new school

and was worried about finding friends who liked to play basketball.

on his first day of school.

hopeful

Ana invited him to join her and her

friends for basketball, which made him feel included and excited.

optimistic and happy

he had a positive experience

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Part A
How can Ling’s relationship with his
dad be described in the story?

A.

Ling's dad is too busy to spend
time with him.

B.

Ling's dad is understanding and
supportive of Ling’s worries.

C.

Ling's dad doesn't care about his
concerns regarding basketball.

D.

Ling's dad is upset about Ling
moving to a new city.

Part B
What text evidence from the story supports
the answer to Part A?

A.

“Good morning, Ling,” Dad said as Ling walked
into the kitchen for breakfast. (paragraph 3)

B.

“Are you excited about your first day of school?"
asked Dad. "I won’t know anyone at school," Ling
mumbled. "Not yet, but you will get to know
them," Dad said, patting Ling on the back.
(paragraphs 5-7)

C.

“Mateo and I like to play basketball together. I
don’t know if I will get to play anymore. I haven’t
seen a basketball court here,” Ling said.
(paragraph 10)

D.

“You must like basketball. Do you play?” Ana
asked, looking at the lunchbox. “I do. I mean, I did
before we moved here,” Ling said. “I play, too,”
Ana said. (paragraphs 18-21)

WE DO:This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then answer Part
B.

Multiple Select

What are the Answers

• A

• B

• C

• D

• B

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A. He doesn’t know anyone at

his new school.

B. He doesn't like the food at

school.

C. He misses his old

basketball court.

D. He doesn't have a

basketball.

E. He is worried about his

dad.

WE DO: What is Ling’s
problem in the story?
Select TWO correct
answers.

Multiple Select

What are the answers?

• A

• B

• C

• D

• E

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A. Ling feels nervous around

Miss Aguilera.

B. Ling feels welcomed and

appreciated by Miss Aguilera.

C. Ling feels indifferent towards

Miss Aguilera.

D. Ling feels frustrated with

Miss Aguilera's teaching
style.

I DO: What do Miss
Aguilera’s words
and actions in
paragraphs 12-13
show about her
relationship with
Ling?

Multiple Choice

What's the answer?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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A. Ana's behavior makes Ling

feel left out and
unwelcome.

B. Ana's behavior makes Ling

feel nervous and
uncomfortable.

C. Ana's behavior makes Ling

feel excited and included.

D. Ana's behavior makes Ling

feel embarrassed and
ashamed.

I DO: How does Ana’s
behavior affect Ling’s
experience on his first
day of school?

Multiple Choice

What is the answer?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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Let’s look at Ling’s development and shift of his attitude

towards school.

SCR: How does Ling’s attitude towards his first day of
school contribute to the development of his character?
Use text evidence to support your answer.

R
A
C
E

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DOL: Given a fictional
text, SW correctly
explain the relationship
among the major and
minor characters in at
least 4 out of 5
questions.