Character taits
What's is character trait?
A word that describes a character's personality.
What is textual evidence?
Details or quotes from the story that support an answer.
What is an inference?
A conclusion based on clues and evidence.
Which reading skill helps readers "read between the lines"?
Inferring
What is the purpose of making an inference?
To better understand the story and characters.
Name one thing readers can examine to infer a character trait.
Actions, dialogue, appearance, or how others react to the character.
Why should you use textual evidence?
To prove your answer or inference.
What is dialogue?
The words spoken by characters.
Good readers always support their answers with evidence.
True
Finish the sentence:
Good readers use clues and ____________ to make inferences
Evidence (or prior knowledge).
A character always tells the truth, even when it's difficult. What trait does this show?
Honest
Which is better evidence?
A. "I think he's brave."
B. "He rescued the child from the fire."
B
What is the setting?
Where and when a story takes place.
Which clue is MOST helpful when inferring a character trait?
A. Page number
B. Character's actions
C. Book cover
D. Chapter title
B
A character refuses to give up after several failures.
What character trait is shown?
Determined or Persistent.
A student keeps trying even after failing three tests. What character trait does this show?
Determined or Persistent.
What should every inference include?
Evidence from the text.
What is the difference between a fact and an inference?
A fact is directly stated. An inference is figured out using clues.
Name two things that help readers understand characters.
Dialogue, actions, appearance, thoughts, or how others react.
Read:
"Everyone thanked Carlos because he stayed late to help clean the classroom."
Infer one character trait and explain why.
Responsible or Helpful because he stayed late to help.
A character shares their lunch with someone who forgot theirs. Name TWO character traits.
Kind, Generous, Caring.
Read:
"Mia stayed after school every day to tutor struggling classmates."
What character trait can you infer?
Helpful, Kind, Responsible.
What does summarize mean?
To tell the most important events briefly.
What is the first step after making an inference?
Find evidence to support it.
Read:
"Even though she was afraid of speaking in front of the class, Jasmine volunteered to present first."
What trait does Jasmine show, and what evidence supports your answer?
Trait: Brave/Courageous
Evidence: She volunteered to present even though she was scared.