Character Change/Devel/Poetry/Seq order/summary/main idea

What character trait did Lilly show before Julius was born?

• Hateful

• Loving

• Cruel

• Assertive

What character trait did Lilly show after Julius arrived?

• Helpful

• Cooperative

• Cruel

• Loving

Does Lilly get in trouble for her unfavorable behavior towards Julius?

• No, they send Julius away to make Lilly happy.

• No, Lilly just ignores Julius.

• Maybe, her parents just ignore Lilly.

• Yes, Lilly spends a lot of time in the uncooperative chair.

What event takes place that makes Lilly become a dynamic character?

• Cousin Garland makes negative remarks about Julius.

• Lilly does not change. She remains a static character.

• Lilly and Cousin Garland both agree that Julius is a germ.

• Lilly's parents sit and talk to Lilly about her feelings.

How has Lilly changed by the end of the story?

Select all that apply.

• Lilly is more stubborn towards Julius.

• Lilly likes Julius.

• Lilly still does not like Julius.

• Lilly is more loving towards her brother.

How comfortable do you feel about evaluating how a character has changed in a story?

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, but she pushed herself through the routine.

• passionate
• nervous
• tired
• bored

What are character traits?

• physical descriptions
• qualities, such as insecurity or bravery
• places a character has been
• what a character says

What is direct characterization?

• Reactions of other characters give us information we need
• We learn about a character through their physical appearance
• We learn about a character through their thoughts
• An author tells you directly about a character

Indirect Characterization involves...

• Learning about characters through their thoughts and actions
• An author telling us that a character is shy
• An author's comments
• A listing of a character qualities from the author