Direct and Indirect Characterization

Is this direct or indirect characterization?
Larry looked lethargic.

• Direct
• Indirect

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Is this direct or indirect characterization?
When Gill passed gas in class, his face turned red.

• Direct
• Indirect

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Is this direct or indirect characterization?
Mrs. Gwizdala forcefully pushed the laptop out of the way to snag the popcorn bag.

• Direct
• Indirect

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What would be appropriate text evidence to support this indirect trait?
frustrated

• "She was frustrated"
• "She laughed at the teacher's corny joke"
• "She slammed her books on the table after getting her third tardy'
• "She went to untwist the peanut butter jar, and the lid came off with ease"

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What would be appropriate text evidence to support this indirect trait?
joyous

• "He glared at his phone as he realized he only had 1% battery left"
• "He pumped his fist in the air after making the basket"
• "He skipped into the kitchen only to realize the pan of brownies was already gone"
• "He was super happy"

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What would be appropriate text evidence to support this indirect trait?
scared

• "They laughed at the cheap graphics in the horror movie"
• "They were scared"
• "Their hands touched and it felt like love"
• "They shrieked after Mrs. Fisher jumped out from behind the lockers"

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Jake is Cassie's older brother. One day they are walking home from school when a cold front rolls in and the temperature drops 20 degrees. Jake is dressed more appropriately for the weather than Cassie.He takes off his hooded sweatshirt and offers it to her. She gratefully accepts. Jake is now colder, but he is happier. What character trait does Jake demonstrate?

• Caring

• Rude

• Athletic

• Jovial

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Craig is a football player training over the summer for next season. The coach demands that all players come in at 6:00 AM and lift weights until 8:00 AM, when practice begins.Craig gets there at 5:00 AM to begin his training. What character trait does Craig demonstrate?

• lazy

• confident

• irresponsible

• dedicated

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Corey came back from the bathroom and noticed that her rainbow pencil was missing. She looked around the room and saw that Beth was using a rainbow pencil. Corey started crying uncontrollably and ran out of the room.What character trait does Corey demonstrate?

• cruel

• dramatic

• unintelligent

• greedy

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Kelvin found a wallet on the ground. He opened up the wallet and saw an old woman's ID card. Kelvin took the ID out of the wallet, walked to the woman's house, and returned the wallet to her.

What character trait does Kelvin demonstrate?

• nosey

• dishonest

• curious

• honest

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3