Characterization Practice

Jeff looked around and saw that he was alone. He locked the door and walked to the teacher’s computer. Her grade book was up on the screen. When he found his name, he changed his grade from an F to a C. His mom would be ok with that. He printed out his new report card, changed his grade back, and left the room.

Which method of indirect characterization is the author using? (TALES)

• Thoughts

• Actions

• Looks

• Effects on other

• Speech

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

Jeff looked around and saw that he was alone. He locked the door and walked to the teacher’s computer. Her grade book was up on the screen. When he found his name, he changed his grade from an F to a C. His mom would be ok with that. He printed out his new report card, changed his grade back, and left the room.

Which character trait best describes Jeff?

• Kind

• Disrespectful

• Sneaky

• Timid

• Rude

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

Julie smiled sweetly and put her hand on the old man’s shoulder. “It’s OK, Grandpa. We can sit for a minute and rest if you like. I’m not in a hurry.”

What method of indirect characterization is the author using? (TALES)

• Thoughts and actions

• Actions and speech

• Looks

• Speech and thoughts

• Speech and effects on others

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

Julie smiled sweetly and put her hand on the old man’s shoulder. “It’s OK, Grandpa. We can sit for a minute and rest if you like. I’m not in a hurry.”

Which character traits best describes Julie?

• Respectful

• Considerate and patient

• Resourceful

• Honest and trustworthy

• Reliable and hardworking

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.1

“Give that back!” Bobby yelled. “It’s my birthday and that’s my new truck! You can’t play with it!”

Which method of indirect characterization is the author using? (TALES)

• Thoughts

• Actions

• Looks

• Effects on others

• Speech

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

“Give that back!” Bobby yelled. “It’s my birthday and that’s my new truck! You can’t play with it!”

Which character trait best describes Bobby?

• Malicious

• Actions

• Cruel

• Selfish

• Impolite

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.W.8.9A

Sarah picked up the $10 in the hallway. “Wow,” she thought. “That would buy me the new music from iTunes that I want.” She shook her head and signed, walked to the office, and turned the money into the lost and found.

Which method of indirect characterization is the author using? (TALES)

• Thoughts and speech

• Thoughts and actions

• Speech

• Thoughts

• Effects on others and thoughts

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

Sarah picked up the $10 in the hallway. “Wow,” she thought. “That would buy me the new music from iTunes that I want.” She shook her head and signed, walked to the office, and turned the money into the lost and found.

Which character traits best describe Sarah?

• Caring

• Hardworking

• Honest and trustworthy

• Jealous but kind

• Respectful

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.1

“Oh,” said Rue. “I’ve never had a whole gosling leg to myself before.”

“Take the other one, too,” offered Katniss. “I can get more now that I have a bow and arrows.”

Which character trait best describes Rue?

• Resourceful and considerate

• Caring and loyal

• Respectful and hardworking

• Honest and hardworking

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.2

“I don’t know…” said Jerry. “I really don’t want to get in trouble. Mom said we shouldn’t leave the library until she got here.”

“Aww… c’mon!” urged David. “She’ll never find out!”

Jerry thought for a moment and then said, “Sorry, Dave, but I can’t.”

Which method of indirect characterization is the author using? (TALES)

• Thoughts

• Actions

• Looks

• Effects on others

• Speech

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3