Characters in Narratives

What is the definition of characters?

• Who the story is about. A person or animal.

• Where the story takes place. A time or place.

• What happens in the story. The events that happen.

• A type of food.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

This means: Tells us who the character is and how they look.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

This means: Showing characters acting in different ways.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

This means: Learning about characters by how they talk.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

This means: Shows how a character thinks on the inside. __________ & feelings.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How is this character described?

Grandma had golden, white hair.

• Describing

• Action

• Dialogue

• Thoughts & Feelings

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How is this character described?

The turtle walked very slow towards the finish line.

• Describing

• Action

• Dialogue

• Thoughts & Feelings

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How is this character described?

"But I'm afraid," shouted Ivy, "I can't climb by myself!"

• Describing

• Action

• Dialogue

• Thoughts & Feelings

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How is this character described?

He didn't know what to do. He was confused the more he read the homework.

• Describing

• Action

• Dialogue

• Thoughts & Feelings

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How is this character described?

The cowboy kicked his heels, and the horse sprinted off.

• Describing

• Action

• Dialogue

• Thoughts & Feelings

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3