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CHARACTER TRAITS

CHARACTER TRAITS. LG: To identify what character traits are. Why is this important?. Helps you relate to the character Helps you understand what the character is like Makes the character more real Helps you to predict what the character might do next.

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CHARACTER TRAITS

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  1. CHARACTER TRAITS LG: To identify what character traits are

  2. Why is this important? • Helps you relate to the character • Helps you understand what the character is like • Makes the character more real • Helps you to predict what the character might do next

  3. WATCH THIS and focus on Candace (the sister) • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3qYkgLbD9w&feature=related

  4. What are some adjectives that come to mind when you think about Candace ?

  5. These are called………….. • CHARACTER TRAITS • descriptive adjectives that tell us the specific qualities of the character (ex: silly, creative, shy, quiet, etc.)

  6. Character traits are NOT: • Emotions (mad, sad, happy) • Emotions change frequently. • Physical traits (tall, fat, skinny) • Character traits develop over time

  7. CLUES AUTHORS USE • Action Clues: Traits are revealed through actions or events. Ex: standing up to a bully = courage • Verbal Clues: Traits are revealed by what the character says and how they say it. Ex: A character yells, “Because I said so!” = bossy • Other Clues: Traits are revealed through physical appearance, how they live, thoughts, feelings, etc.Ex: Sam never cleans his room = messy

  8. LISTEN • As you listen to the story, think about character traits of the main character in the story. • After the story, we will identify character traits of the main character using a graphic organizer.

  9. Physical Traits • Traits of a person that you can see • Ex) Skinny, fat, tall, small, big, round, etc • Words that describe size, shape, length

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