Character Reactions in Goldilocks

This lesson teaches how to analyze a character's personality by examining their responses to major events in a story. It uses the example of the bears and Goldilocks meeting to illustrate the process. The lesson outlines a three-step method: identifying major events, observing character reactions, and interpreting these reactions to understand personality traits. The bears are shown as gentle and non-confrontational, while Goldilocks is depicted as selfish and reckless. The lesson emphasizes the importance of looking for surprising reactions to gain insights into characters.

What is the primary focus of this lesson?

• Analyzing character personalities

• Understanding plot development

• Learning about story settings

• Exploring different story genres

What is a major event in a story?

• A dialogue between two characters

• A description of the story's background

• An action that has a significant impact on characters

• A minor detail that adds to the setting

What is the first step in analyzing a character's reaction to a major event?

• Listing all characters in the story

• Predicting the story's ending

• Describing the setting in detail

• Identifying the major event in the text

How do the bears react when they first see Goldilocks?

• They invite her to stay

• They chase her out of the house

• They call for help

• They are shocked and speechless

What does the bears' reaction to Goldilocks suggest about their personality?

• They are aggressive and confrontational

• They are curious and adventurous

• They are gentle and non-violent

• They are indifferent and uncaring

What is surprising about Goldilocks' behavior when she wakes up?

• She apologizes to the bears

• She calmly explains her presence

• She offers to clean up the mess

• She panics and jumps out the window

What word best describes Goldilocks' decision to jump out the window?

• Careful

• Thoughtful

• Reckless

• Cautious

What does Goldilocks' lack of apology indicate about her personality?

• She is empathetic

• She is selfish

• She is respectful

• She is considerate

What is the final step in understanding a character's personality?

• Predicting future actions

• Summarizing the plot

• Analyzing their reaction to events

• Describing the setting

What have you learned about character analysis in this lesson?

• How to write a story

• How to understand characters through their reactions

• How to create a plot

• How to draw illustrations