Characterization

Open Ended

Describe a character from a book you are currently reading that you have strong feelings about. What makes you admire or dislike this character?

Multiple Choice

Based on the instructions given, what should you do after choosing a word that describes your character?

• Write it at the top of a new page in your reader’s notebook

• Share it with a partner immediately

• Draw a picture of your character

• Underline it in the text

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a positive character trait?

• Caring

• Bossy

• Afraid

• Greedy

Character Traits

​Character traits can be reveled (shown to the reader) through a character's:

Word
Actions
Thoughts

Think about the ways we learn about characters in the stories we read.

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Character Traits

Open Ended

List 5 ways that authors develop characters in a text.

Multiple Choice

Characterization is the process of revealing character traits. 

• True
• False

Multiple Choice

What is the difference between direct and indirect characterization?

• Direct characterization involves the author telling the reader about the character, while indirect characterization involves showing the character's traits through actions and words.

• Direct characterization is when the reader infers traits, while indirect characterization is when the author tells the reader directly.

• Direct characterization is only used for main characters, while indirect is for side characters.

• Direct characterization describes a character's emotions, while indirect describes their appearance.

Multiple Choice

Joe was having fun at the party.

• Direct Characterization

• Indirect Characterization

Multiple Choice

The woman has got ... hair.

• red

• dark

• blonde

• short

Multiple Choice

He has got

• beard
• moustache
• freckles
• pigtails

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are examples of physical traits?

• Freckles

• Brave

• Honest

• Energetic

Multiple Choice

What is the difference between internal and external character traits?

• Internal traits describe personality, external traits describe appearance.

• Internal traits describe appearance, external traits describe personality.

• Internal traits are always positive, external traits are always negative.

• Internal traits are shown by actions, external traits are shown by thoughts.

Multiple Choice

The children are ...

• sad
• tired
• happy
• hungry

Multiple Choice

What is this emotion?

• Nervous

• Angry

• Happy

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the difference between emotions and traits?

• Emotions are temporary feelings, while traits are lasting qualities.

• Emotions are always positive, while traits are always negative.

• Emotions describe actions, while traits describe appearance.

• Emotions are what a character says, while traits are what a character thinks.

Multiple Choice

According to the images, what are some ways you can find out a character's traits in a story?

• By looking at the character's thoughts, dialogue, emotions, and actions.

• By counting how many friends the character has.

• By checking the character's favorite color.

• By reading the title of the story.

Multiple Choice

Based on the example of Charlotte from Charlotte's Web, what character traits are shown by her actions and words?

• Wise, patient, maternal, caring, smart

• Lazy, rude, selfish, unkind

• Funny, silly, mischievous, wild

• Brave, outgoing, adventurous, loud

Open Ended

What is a character traits inference, and how do good readers make them?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are positive character traits?

• Clever, responsible, generous, creative

• Lazy, rude, selfish, impatient

• Mean, grumpy, bossy, dishonest

• Arrogant, messy, foolish, evil

Multiple Choice

The king glared at the scroungy, boy before him. "How dare you steal from the king's court!" he gruffly exclaimed. The trembling boy begged for forgiveness. He explained how he had no home, no food, and no where to turn. "Send him to the dungeons!" the king shouted angrily. The character trait that best describes the king is...

• greedy
• cruel
• nagging
• loud

Multiple Choice

Daniel likes to help others. He often volunteers at the homeless shelter and he frequently brings an extra lunch to school to give to a friend. If anyone ever needs help, Daniel is one of the first people to volunteer. He would rather give a present than to get one. The character trait that best describes Daniel is...

• Obedient
• Loyal
• Charming
• Generous

Open Ended

After today's lesson, what is one question you still have about analyzing characters in stories?

Open Ended

What are two ways you can analyze a character in a story to make connections to real life?