Theme, Characters, and SWBST

What is a character trait?

• a word that describes a character's physical appearance

• a word that describes a character's personality

• a word that describes how a character is feeling at one time

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.1.3

It was Tanner's first day at his new school. When his teacher introduced him to the class, he tried hard to make eye contact, but he ended up looking down at the floor.

A character trait for Tanner is --

• lazy

• shy

• rude

• stubborn

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.7.3

Since Brenda was the oldest child in the family, she had to babysit her brothers and sisters while her parents were at work during the summer. She constantly told her brother and sisters what chores they had to do before their parents got home from work. It didn't take long before her siblings had had enough!

A character trait for Brenda is --

• ambitious

• helpful

• bossy

• neat

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.1.3

Kaden saw his younger brother struggling to complete his math homework. It's too bad that math is so difficult for Bryan, he thought.

"Hey, Bry, I know a trick you can try to make your math assignment easier," Kaden said. "Do you want me to show you?"

"Yes, please!" Bryan answered.

A character trait for Kaden is --

• helpful

• bossy

• loyal

• lazy

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Amber had been studying the possible Spelling Bee words every night since Mrs. Van Wagner had handed them out. The night before the Spelling Bee, Amber was still studying.

Amber's mom walked into her room. "Amber, I think it's time you turn off your light and go to bed. You've studied enough," she said.

"Just five more minutes, mom?" pleaded Amber. "I don't want to get second place again like I did last year. I want to be the champion!"

A character trait for Amber is --

• creative

• stubborn

• neat

• determined

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.1.3

Andrew is the star basketball player on Angleton Middle School's basketball team, and he knew it. It was no surprise to him that he was chosen to be the team captain.

"Congratulations on being named the captain," said his teammate after the announcement.

Andrew chuckled. "Well of course I was named the captain. I am the best player on the team!"

A character trait for Andrew is --

• stubborn

• determined

• conceited

• ambitious

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

_______ introduces the important CHARACTERS of the story. It may also introduce the setting.

• Sombody

• Wanted

• But

• So

• Then

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

___________ tells the PROBLEM or CONFLICT that the central character has while trying to get she or he wanted

• Somebody

• Wanted

• But

• So

• Then

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

__________ tells how the problem or conflict was SOLVED in the end

• Somebody

• Wanted

• But

• So

• Then

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

__________ tells the MAIN IDEA of what the character is seeking. It is connected to the theme and plot

• Somebody

• Wanted

• But

• So

• Then

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2