Character Development in Personal Narratives

What is the main goal of the lesson on character development?

• To learn about different genres

• To understand the plot of a story

• To learn how to write a story

• To use descriptive language to develop a character

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What do internal traits describe?

• A person's actions

• A person's clothing

• A person's heart and mind

• A person's appearance

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which of the following is an example of an external trait?

• Smart

• Tall

• Friendly

• Kind

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How can you remember what internal traits are?

• Internal and inside both start with 'IN'

• Internal and external both start with 'EX'

• Internal and outside both start with 'OUT'

• Internal and exit both start with 'EX'

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which of the following is NOT an internal trait?

• Bossy

• Lazy

• Curious

• Yellow shirt

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is an example of an internal trait?

• Curly hair

• Curious

• Pretty

• Tall

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which trait can be faked, making it an internal trait?

• Wears glasses

• Tall

• Pretty

• Happy

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What should you do after brainstorming and choosing a topic for your character?

• Draw a picture of the character

• Write a summary of the story

• Describe the character's internal and external traits

• Start writing the story

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is an example of an activity that Jake and Sam like to do together?

• Read books

• Play with Legos

• Go to the park

• Watch movies

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CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What should you do after completing the worksheet?

• Ask a teacher to check it

• Discuss it with a friend

• Submit it immediately

• Start a new worksheet

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CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3