Characterization

Characterization is...

• the combination of actions, inside/ outside traits

• what I think about the character

• how a character changes throughout a story

• I have no idea

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

A character that experiences change throughout a story is

• dynamic

• static

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Shrek liked to be alone in his swamp. However, after he met Donkey, he became much more friendly and opened up. He is

• Static

• Dynamic

• An Ogre

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What character trait is revealed?

After pulling an all-nighter studying, Sarah moved through the dance routine sluggishly. She was off beat and missed several moves.

• passionate

• tired

• nervous

• hungry

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Travis began the school year the same as always. He never studied or completed his homework. Each report card showed the same poor grades. Although his parents encouraged him, by the end of the year, he was still doing poorly. He is

• Sad

• Dynamic

• Static

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What character trait is revealed in this passage?

Jonathan looked at the homeless dog walking down the street of his neighborhood. He approached the dog, slowly cautiously, with his hands stretched outward. After gaining his trust, Jonathan took the dog home, gave him a warm bath, and big bowl of food.

• compassionate

• friendly

• mean

• silly

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How is the character's traits revealed?

Marcy sat in class, drumming her fingers on her desk. Thinking back to that morning, she felt remorse over the way she had talked to her mom.

• actions

• statements

• thoughts

• interactions with others

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3