Characterization Practice

What conclusion can you draw about Jake's character?

Jake is Cassie’s older brother. One day they were walking home from school when a cold front rolled in and the temperature dropped 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.

• Jake is selfish

• Jake is hungry

• Jake is intelligent

• Jake is caring

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.3

What revealed Jake's personality?

Jake is Cassie’s older brother. One day they were walking home from school when a cold front rolled in and the temperature dropped 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.

• His thoughts

• His speech

• His actions

• His looks

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.3

What conclusion can you draw about Kelly’s character?

Kelly likes Aaron because they have many things in common. They have formed a great connection, and she thinks that Aaron is very handsome, but Kelly wants to date Burt. Even though Kelly had nothing in common with Burt, she likes that he drives a fancy car and he spends a lot of money.

• Kelly is caring

• Kelly is materialistic

• Kelly is shy

• Kelly is smart

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.3

What revealed Kelly's personality?

Kelly likes Aaron because they have many things in common. They have formed a great connection, and she thinks that Aaron is very handsome, but Kelly wants to date Burt. Even though Kelly had nothing in common with Burt, she likes that he drives a fancy car and he spends a lot of money.

• Her thoughts

• Her speech

• Her actions

• Her relationships

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

What conclusion can you draw about Michael's character?

Michael has clothes all over the floor of his bedroom. Underneath the clothes on his floor is a pizza box with crusts in it. Underneath the pizza box is a bunch of pieces of a board game that Michael played and didn't put away. Michael sat on his unmade bed with his shoes on and played video games all night.

• Michael is organized

• Michael is messy

• Michael is carefree

• Michael is caring

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.3

What revealed Michael's personality?

Michael has clothes all over the floor of his bedroom. Underneath the clothes on his floor is a pizza box with crusts in it. Underneath the pizza box is a bunch of pieces of a board game that Michael played and didn't put away. Michael sat on his unmade bed with his shoes on and played video games all night.

• His speech

• His relationships

• His thoughts

• His actions

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.W.8.9A

What conclusion can you draw about Ms. Cleary’s character?

When vandals burned down the orphanage, Ms. Cleary started a fundraising campaign and donated $5,000 dollars of her own money. She worked 12 hours a day, 7 days a week with very little rest. After nine months of hard work from Ms. Cleary and her team, the funds were raised and the orphanage was rebuilt.

• She is hardworking

• She is philanthropic

• She is lazy

• She is selfish

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.3

What revealed Ms. Cleary's personality?

When vandals burned down the orphanage, Ms. Cleary started a fundraising campaign and donated $5,000 dollars of her own money. She worked 12 hours a day, 7 days a week with very little rest. After nine months of hard work from Ms. Cleary and her team, the funds were raised and the orphanage was rebuilt.

• Her actions

• Her thoughts

• Her speech

• Her looks

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.3

What conclusion can you draw about Orson’s character?

Orson sat on the couch. He wanted to change the television station, but the controller was all the way at the end of the couch by his feet. Orson sort of scooted toward it and attempted to grab it with his feet. The controller fell and landed several feet away from him. Orson quit trying to change the channel and just watched whatever was playing.

• He is hardworking

• He is insightful

• He is energetic

• He is lazy

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.3

What revealed Orson's personality?

Orson sat on the couch. He wanted to change the television station, but the controller was all the way at the end of the couch by his feet. Orson sort of scooted toward it and attempted to grab it with his feet. The controller fell and landed several feet away from him. Orson quit trying to change the channel and just watched whatever was playing.

• His looks

• His thoughts

• His effect on others

• His actions

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.3