Characterization
I can describe characters in a passage or story
by how they look, act, and feel (traits).
S2C1PO2
D. Crisler
Big ideas
• A character is the “who” in the story.
• A character has many traits, roles, and
similarities to other characters based on how
they are described in the story and how they
act in the story.
• A character’s traits, actions, and roles can
change throughout the story.
Character Traits
When you read a story watch the
characters as if they were real
people.
Adventurous
Unhappy
Aggressive
Greedy
loving
fearful
Lets Practice…
Friends Stick together
Snoopy is a good friend to the birds. One summer
day, Lucy invited Snoopy to come over and swim in her
pool. Snoopy invited his bird friends to come too. Lucy
was not happy.
“This is ridiculous!” she cried.
But the birds had already put on their snorkel masks.
Everybody stayed nice and cool.
Which word best describes Lucy?
a. Bored
b. Gentle
c. Quiet
d. Angry
Which word best describes Snoopy?
a. Selfish
b. Friendly
c. Lazy
d. Scared
Sometimes a graphic organizer
can help you understand a
character better.
This is a helpful graphic
organizer for exploring
character traits in a story.
http://www.fcrr.org/Curriculum/
PDF/G2-3/2-3Comp_1.pdf
Practice with Stories Online
• Listen to each story as it is read to you.
• Identify the main character(s) and what traits
they posses to make the story more
interesting.
• You may want to fill out a character organizer
to help you get a better feel for the main
character..
How’d That Get There?
http://www.goodnightgrammy.com/video/howd_get_there.html
Who is the main character?
What is a word that describes the
main character?
How does the character’s actions
add to the story?
What else can you tell me about the
character(s) in this story?
Blue Pants With Creases
http://www.goodnightgrammy.com/video/romall_blue_pants.html
Who is the main
character?
What is a word that
describes the main
character?
How does the
character’s actions add
to the story?
What else can you tell
me about the
character(s) in this
story?
The Birthday Surprise
http://www.goodnightgrammy.com/video/birthday_surprise.html
Who is the main
character?
What is a word that
describes the main
character?
How does the
character’s actions add
to the story?
What else can you tell
me about the
character(s) in this
story?
The Great Coonskin Caper of Multiple C
http://www.goodnightgrammy.com/video/great_coonskin.html
Who is the main
character?
What is a word that
describes the main
character?
How does the
character’s actions add
to the story?
What else can you tell
me about the
character(s) in this
story?
http://www.authorstream.com/Presentation/ttravis-57853-Character-Traits-identify-think-following-Use-organizer-read-trait-Education-pptpowerpoint
• You may want to view the PowerPoint above
for an explanation and examples of
Characterization.
• Students may want to fill out the graphic
organizer. Have them create their own
according to the example provided.
Click on the link below as an author
explains characterization in a story.
http://www.ehow.com/video_4986919_analyze-short-story-characterization.html
Closure
• Turn to your neighbor and describe your
favorite character you viewed in one of the
online stories you listened to.
• Remember A character is the “who” in the story.
• A character has many traits, roles, and similarities to
other characters based on how they are described in
the story and how they act in the story.
• A character’s traits, actions, and roles can change
throughout the story.