RL.3.3 (Character Traits)
What is a word you could use to describe how Ahmet felt the night before his birthday?
Excited, enthusiastic
What is the setting of the story? Give two details that show the setting of the story
Ahmet’s house/ evidence will vary
Which detail from the text shows that Ahmet’s dad was happy to see his grandmother?
a. “Oh no,” Ahmet heard Nana mutter.
b. “Nana I’m sorry for how I treated you.”
c. “We’re so glad you are here!”
d. “Son, Nana is going to need to sleep in your room tonight.”
C. “We’re so glad you are here!”
What are the most important events in a story?
Major events
What conclusion can you draw about Ahmet in paragraph 11?
a. He is scared about his dream
b. He is angry about his dream
c. He feels guilty about his dream
d. He feels excited about his dream.
C. He feels guilty about his dream
What is a detail from the text that shows that Ahmet is excited on the night before his birthday?
“He was bouncing around his house like he was Lebron James’ basketball.”
What is the difference between a major event and a minor event?
Major= important
Minor= small detail that doesn’t change the story
Why is Ahmet so excited at the beginning of the story?
The next day is his birthday.
The reason why a character does something
Motivation
In paragraphs 4-6 you can conclude that the main character is feeling
A. confident
B. fearful
C. generous
D. frustrated
D. Frustrated
Which character trait describes Ahmet at the beginning of the story?
a. Selfish b. Generous
c. Courageous
a. Selfish
What lesson does Ahmet learn in the story?
Ahmet learns to be kind to his grandmother and appreciate her being there, even though he has to give up his bed the night before his birthday.
At the end of the story, what can you conclude about the main character?
a. Ahmet will never have another birthday party again.
b. Ahmet will welcome his grandmother next time she comes to visit.
c. Ahmet will play tricks on his brother and sister.
d. Ahmet will invite his friends to his birthday party.
B. Ahmet will welcome his grandmother next time she comes to visit.
The emotions of a character are….
Feelings
What caused Ahmet to become irritated in the beginning of the story?
Ahmet’s grandmother came to his house
Which event caused Ahmet to apologize to his Nana?
He had a dream about how rude and selfish he was acting.
Which of the following is a major event in the story?
a. He was bouncing around his house like he was LeBron James’ basketball
b. That night Ahmet had a dream
c. Ahmet giggled as he walked out of his bedroom
d. He was still angry as he drifted off to sleep
B. That night Ahmet had a dream
What question can be answered using paragraph 2?
a. Who came to visit Ahmet?
b. What is Ahmet’s sister’s name?
c. Why is Ahmet excited for the next day?
d. How many siblings does Ahmet have?
a. Who came to visit Ahmet?
The issue in a story
Problem
Which paragraph shows that Ahmet changed his mind about how he feels about having his grandmother at his house?
a. Paragraph 3
b. Paragraph 7
c. Paragraph 11
d. Paragraph 12
C. Paragraph 11
How did Ahmet change from the beginning of the story to the end of the story?
a. From brave to worried
b. From unkind to caring
c. From selfish to rude
d. From excited to upset
B. from unkind to caring
Describe how Ahmet’s feelings change throughout the story
B
M
E
B-excited/enthusiastic
M-angry/rude/unkind
E-sorry/guilty
How will Ahmet’s grandmother most likely react to his apology?
She will accept his apology.
What describes a character’s personality?
Character Traits
What is a conversation between 2 or more characters in a story or drama?
Dialogue