A Reader’s Workshop Mini-Lesson
Some Character Traits We Recognize Right Away…. "My idea of a perfect school is one that has no children in it at all." What character traits do we see in Roald Dahl’s character the Trunchbull? How were you able to determine these traits?
Some character traits are inferred — they are suggested , but not actually stated. Now it's up to you to make your mind up about a character!
Aesop’s Fable: The Ant and the Grasshopper One summer day, a Grasshopper was dancing, singing and enjoying the beautiful weather. Suddenly, he noticed an Ant passing by, carrying a great deal of food. “It’s a beautiful day! Come sing with me instead of working”, said the Grasshopper. “I must store food for the winter”, said the Ant, “and I advise you to do the same.” “The winter? But it is still so very far away”, said the Grasshopper, laughing at him. But the Ant refused to listen and continued his work. When the winter came, the starving Grasshopper went to the Ant’s house and begged for something to eat. “If you had listened to my advice in the summer you would not now be in need,” said the Ant. “I’m afraid you will have to go to bed without food,” and he closed the door. What is the grasshopper like? Use a character trait to describe the grasshopper. What is the ant like? Use a character trait to describe the ant.
An author tries to create a mental picture of a character. The author reveals the character's traits through the character's thoughts , words and actions .
Example Character Trait: Determined Character: A Soccer Player Thinks Michelle thinks: I refuse to give up until I have accomplished my goal! Says She says to her coaches, “I know I can do it!” Does Michelle goes to practice every afternoon afterschool. On the weekends, she runs around her block to develop her endurance.
Someone who is trustworthy … Thinks Does Says
Independent Activity Directions • Pick a character trait from your notes page. • Fill out the Character Trait Activity Sheet where you write what an author might make a character think , say , and do to show your character trait. Thinks Does Says
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