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).
This term describes a person, animal, or figure in a story.
Character
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
This is the lesson or message of a story.
Theme/Moral
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.
A character who always tells the truth is
A. Greedy
B. Honest
C. Lazy
D. Shy
B. Honest
A story shows a character who lies and loses all their friends. What is the theme?
Honesty is important / Lying has consequences
This type of elaboration uses details like sight, sound, and smell.
Sensory/the senses
Name the 5 senses.
Sight, Hearing, Taste, Smell, Touch
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)
The time of day, year, or historical period is part of this.
Setting
“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.