Characterization

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the focus of Unit 3A in this lesson?

• Understanding the setting of a story

• Analyzing character relationships and conflicts

• Learning about different genres

• Studying author biographies

Open Ended

Why is it important to analyze the relationships and conflicts among characters in a story?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the progression of character analysis skills from 4th to 6th grade as shown in the vertical alignment?

• From describing character interactions to analyzing internal and external responses

• From identifying main characters to summarizing the plot

• From comparing settings to analyzing themes

• From listing events to explaining author’s purpose

Open Ended

List two ways in which analyzing the relationships of characters can help in understanding a story better.

Multiple Select

According to the information provided, which of the following are important when analyzing the conflicts among characters?

• Identifying the conflict and its reasons

• Making inferences from dialogue and actions

• Ignoring the plot elements

• Using evidence from the text

Multiple Choice

Based on the sample STAAR question, what causes the conflict between Dwayne and Bryson in lines 22 through 27?

• Dwayne thinks Bryson is being lazy.

• Dwayne thinks Bryson is teasing him.

• Dwayne thinks Bryson is jealous.

• Dwayne thinks Bryson is too forgetful.

Open Ended

How does analyzing the relationship between two characters throughout a text differ from analyzing it in just one section?

Open Ended

Explain how the STEAL strategy can be used to analyze relationships and conflicts among characters.

Multiple Choice

How does the concept of characterization help readers understand fictional characters?

• By identifying character traits in the text

• By summarizing the plot

• By describing the setting

• By analyzing the author's biography

Multiple Choice

Which of the following can be inferred about a person who has stickers of art supplies on their water bottle?

• They are artistic or like art

• They are interested in sports

• They enjoy cooking

• They like traveling

Multiple Select

Based on the stickers on Water Bottle #2, which interests or hobbies might this person have?

• Theater

• Film

• Music

• Sports

Multiple Choice

Which of the following words is a synonym for 'analyze'?

• Scrutinize

• Ignore

• Forget

• Guess

Multiple Choice

What does each letter in the STEAL strategy stand for when analyzing a character?

• Says, Thinks, Effect, Actions, Looks

• Sings, Talks, Eats, Acts, Learns

• Sees, Tries, Explains, Asks, Leaves

• Shares, Teaches, Explores, Accepts, Learns

Multiple Select

Which parts of Maya's story show her feelings about drawing and sharing her art? Select all that apply.

• She was shy, but she loved to share her art with her friends.

• Her favorite thing to draw was dragons.

• She realized that she didn't need to be afraid to share her work.

• She spent hours sketching in her notebook.

Open Ended

Based on the story of Maya, what are two ways she used her art to affect others?

Multiple Select

Which elements of STEAL would be most useful to analyze a character's personality?

• Speech and Actions

• Thoughts and Looks

• Environment and Evidence

• Symbolism and Logic

Open Ended

Use STEAL to analyze Jayson in the following paragraphs. What aspect of STEAL would you focus on first and why?

Open Ended

Reflecting on today's lesson about characterization, what is one relationship or conflict between characters that stood out to you, and why?