Analyze/Infer Character Traits

analyze/infer character traits

aligns with CCSSR1
read closely then make logical inferences you support with evidence--a graphic organizer is a way to display evidence.

Character traits are not the destination of the analysis--analyzing character traits that are represented in actions and choices helps to figure out the theme (CCSSR2), especially when readers analyze the development of a character during a story (CCSSR3).

FICTION: Analyze Feelings and Traits of Fictional Characters Analyze character development lesson plan Compare feelings to traits What Characters Say Can Show Feelings      Spanish Teacher chart shows the difference between traits and feelings. Infer feelings of characters based on what they say. Analyze character traits start with synonyms and antonyms then give examples ENGLISH and SPANISH versions Compare the FEELINGS of a character and a narrator Analyze character in a myth one page text with questions Analyze traits of characters in realistic fiction about the election of President Obama Infer TWO traits of one character  I Can Infer Character Traits and Support with Evidence Little Pink Riding Hood one page reading and INFERENCE DEVELOPER Write a paragraph to explain a character's trait   FICTION: Analyze Characters in relationship to the WHOLE story Character trait lesson plan Analyze response to events by a character Analyze a character's development Analyze changes in feelings of a character during a story Relate character's choices to theme.  How do the choices and changes of a character help you understand the theme?

Wentworth students provide examples of character types in Fences. Wentworth student uses text and own words to define static character.

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