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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WATCH THIS
AND FOCUS ON
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CANDACE (THE SISTER)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3qYkgLbD9w
&feature=related
WHAT ARE SOME ADJECTIVES THAT COME TO
MIND WHEN YOU THINK ABOUT CANDACE ?
THESE ARE CALLED…………..
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CHARACTER TRAITS
descriptive adjectives that tell us the specific
qualities of the character (ex: silly, creative, shy,
quiet, etc.)
CHARACTER TRAITS ARE NOT:
Emotions (mad, sad, happy)
 Emotions change frequently.
 Physical traits (tall, fat, skinny)
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Character traits develop over time
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
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LISTEN
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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.
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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