Character Traits
What is a character trait? Give 2 examples.
Character traits are qualities that describe a character’s personality, behavior, or values (e.g., brave, selfish, kind).
Which detail supports the idea that the fox is adapted to its environment?
A. It weighs about 5 pounds.
B. Its light-colored fur helps it blend in with the sandy ground.
C. It lives in California.
D. It is endangered.
B. Its light-colored fur helps it blend in with the sandy ground.
This is when a writer adds more details to explain their idea.
Elaborate/elaboration
How can you figure out a character’s traits in a story?
By looking at what the character says, thinks, feels, and does.
1. Which word is a character trait?
A. Running
B. Tall
C. Kind
D. Loudly
C. Kind
What is the central idea of the kit Fox passage?
A. The San Joaquin kit fox is a large animal
B. The San Joaquin kit fox lives in cold places
C. The San Joaquin kit fox is endangered and needs protection
D. The San Joaquin kit fox only eats birds
C. The San Joaquin kit fox is endangered and needs protection
Elaboration helps make writing more clear and this (more interesting or boring?).
Interesting
Character, setting, or plot?
The student decided never to give up; he made sure to complete all assignments, even when he believed they might be too difficult; he even helped his friends finish their work.
Character.
A character who always tells the truth is
A. Greedy
B. Honest
C. Lazy
D. Shy
B. Honest
Name 2 reasons the kit fox lives in underground dens.
To stay safe from HEAT and PREDATORS.
This type of elaboration uses details like sight, sound, and smell.
Sensory/the senses
Name two reasons kit foxes are living longer in the city than in the country.
1. More food in the city (scavengers)
2. Fewer predators
3. Many places to hide
What was David's character trait?
"After he finished working, he always came straight home so he wouldn't be late for dinner. When he got home, he took off his muddy boots and put them on the steps of the porch. He knew his mother would be upset if he got dirt in the house."
Responsible
(also acceptable - thoughtful, respectful)
Give three supporting details that the idea that the kit fox needs protection, and that humans have caused it to become endangered.
- Pollution
- Cars
- Habitat loss (buildings, farms, roads, etc)
“The food was bad.” Improve with elaboration.
Example “The food was cold, tasted awful, and smelled strange”?
The Fox and the Cat -
What was the theme of this story?
One reliable/trusted trick is better than 100 unreliable tricks you can't trust.