Laurie
What grade is Laurie starting?
Kindergarten
Is Charles a good student or a troublemaker?
A troublemaker
What is the setting of "Charles?"
At home and at school.
What does raucous mean?
Loud and noisy.
When referring to the STEAL acronym, what does S stand for
what a character says outloud
Who narrates "Charles?"
Laurie's mom
Name ONE thing Charles does at school.
Hits someone, says a bad word, throws chalk, is rude, disobeys the teacher.
What is the first hint of conflict that Laurie might not be as sweet as his mom thinks?
Laurie slams the door, leaves his cap on the floor, and yells raucously.
Which word means rude or disrespectful?
A. Solemn
B. Insolent
C. Haggard
D. Raucous
B. Insolent
Which phrase best describes Laurie?
a. sickeningly sweet
b. an innocent victim
c. an excellent student
d. devilishly clever
d. devilishly clever
Which character trait is MOST strongly revealed by Laurie's behavior at the beginning of the story?
A. Responsible
B. Patient
C. Generous
D. Independent
D. Independent
What happens to Charles when he misbehaves?
He gets punished.
What conflict is MOST important in the story?
Internal: Character vs. Self
Laurie is struggling with his own behavior and changes after starting kindergarten
What does haggard mean?
Tired or worn out; looking exhausted
Laurie is described as being young. Is this an explicit or implicit trait?
Explicit
How do we know Laurie enjoys telling stories about Charles?
Laurie reports Charles' behavior in great detail.
Name the author of "Charles."
Shirley Jackson
What is the climax/resolution of the story?
Laurie's mother discovers that there is no Charles.
What does solemn mean?
Serious
Laurie slams the screen door and speaks rudely to his parents. What character trait can we infer?
Impulsive, disrespectful, or rude.
Type: Implicit
What is one theory why Laurie invented Charles?
To get attention
to avoid getting in trouble at home
In comparison to Charles, Laurie looks angelic
To test his parents
How do Laurie's parents feel about Charles?
He's a bad influence on Laurie.
What is the BEST theme of "Charles"?
A. School is difficult for everyone.
B. Friendship can solve problems.
C. Appearances can be misleading.
D. Children should always listen to adults.
C. Appearances can be misleading.
Give an example of something that could be raucous.
A loud classroom, cheering crowd, noisy party, etc.
Which is an implicit trait of Laurie?
A. Young
B. Brown-haired
C. Mischievous
D. A kindergartener
Answer: C. Mischievous