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

What do internal traits describe?

• A person's actions

• A person's clothing

• A person's heart and mind

• A person's appearance

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

• Smart

• Tall

• Friendly

• Kind

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'

Which of the following is NOT an internal trait?

• Bossy

• Lazy

• Curious

• Yellow shirt

What is an example of an internal trait?

• Curly hair

• Curious

• Pretty

• Tall

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

• Wears glasses

• Tall

• Pretty

• Happy

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

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

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