For creating the map, jwt conducted a survey asking citizens from every country to explain how they perceive others the stereotype map and how they view themselves the introspection map, including perceptions related to people, culture and government. Keep a list of characters in the story novel and use the character trait list to describe each one. Unit curriculum map for close reading sage companion. You can do the exercises online or download the worksheet as pdf. Identifying character traits with sample traits ccss r. Feelings description behavior personality traits character. Emotions are usually fleeting feelings that may be due to an outside force, such as good news. List of personality traits write smarter, not harder. Lynn johnston 1 list of personality traits copyright 20 lynn johnston you may not distribute this.
We read and discuss the character traits and character emotions handouts the students have in their reading binders, and our poster about character. Character map this graphic organizer will help students analyze a character by examining the characters actions, thoughts, words, and appearance. Then, they write them on the front of the page in the character traits section. Fill out the character trait activity sheet where you write what an author might make a character think, say, and do to show your character trait. As we analyze characters, we can begin to move into a deeper discussion of how characters respond to problems in a story.
List of character traits active adventurous affectionate alert ambitious bold bright brave calm cheerful clever confident cool cooperative courageous courteous curious. This is a set of 4 different character activitiesorganizers that i have created and use with my class. I love it because it is aligned to the common core state standards. Review the meanings of the words in the character trait word bank, and encourage students to also refer to the frayer models to help them complete the graphic organizer. Show the character trait list on page 4 to your students and have them randomly jot down traits that can be used to describe the character to some extent. Unit curriculum map for close reading learning pathway.
Circle the page and the paragraph that proves these characters have the traits you. Reading graphic organizers birmingham city schools. How to help our children develop good judgment, integrity, and other essential virtues. Story map retelling the story so that all the events either.
Next write the supporting details from the story that helped you decide your character showed those traits. Things to consider when determining character traits. Character trait map graphic organizer aligned to common core i use this organizer with my students and they love to illustrate the character trait they are describing. Character traits word wall sort by synonyms use the word wall headings on pages 4 11 to help group character traits with similar meanings. Character trait sorting to check for understanding, place students in teams of three or four and give each team one copy of the character trait sorting map on page 11 and a set of character trait word cards. The old expression that actions speak louder than words is very true when it comes to character traits. Character traits brainstorming list jill williamson. Comprehension 2007 the florida center for reading research 45 student center activities. Keep a list of characters in the storynovel and use the character trait list to describe each one.
Theres more than one way to skin a character instructor. The character map graphic organizer on page 15 is an excellent tool for working with this idea. The six pillars of character are the core ethical values of character counts. Jun 07, 2018 in the second example, make the claim that maria is a compassionate or caring character as evidenced by the verbs and actions she does to help the man. Nov 08, 2012 i begin by differentiating between character traits and emotions. Character traits interactive and downloadable worksheet. Character trait map graphic organizer aligned to common core.
Character trading cards, character trait evidence activity, character map, and character questioning dice woptional recording sheet. Step 2 brainstorm ideas under each of the sections, adding pictures, videos, or any other materials that help to best describe the character. Use the cards on page 12 or create your own with the template on page. They draw an illustration of the character in the middle of the page.
This will help build character trait vocabulary in students instead of using the word funny to describe a character, students have other options like hysterical or comical. You learn about peoples character by watching how they interact with the world. Everyones character traits are based on their personality, morals, ethics and beliefs. Character traits are the individual characteristics and qualities that make characters from books, stories, movies, plays, and other art forms come to life for readers use the following list of character traits as a guideline when writing book reports and essays about the different characters youve read about. I tell my students that a character trait is the way a person or a character in a book acts. Character traits brainstorming list by jill williamson. Using graphic organizers reading comprehension paragraph. Teaching character traits in readers workshop scholastic. Circle the page and the paragraph that proves these characters have the traits you mention.
See more ideas about reading workshop, teaching reading and character trait. Online character map application including all unicode characters with practical search capability similar to the character map in microsoft windows. Step 1 select the character map template, and invite any participants via email, map id or web link. I reinforce the difference between a trait, which is seen over time, and an emotion, which is a feeling at a given moment in a story. Explains how to use actions, thoughts, words, and motivations to figure out a character s traits. Knowing your best character traits can help you to develop them further and use them to your advantage in your career, from writing a compelling cover letter to requesting a promotion. Basic character map after students are comfortable with most of the words on their character trait list, its time to revisit the concept that a single character often displays numerous character traits. Sample character traits able active adventurous affectionate afraid alert ambitious angry annoyed anxious apologetic arrogant attentive average. Have students then make a story map of the story to determine the problem and resolution of the story. Choose a character from your story and think of six character traits for that character. These activities can be used with any story to help students u. Uses the back of the student sheet to write how they are similar or di.
When copying the character trait fillin chart printable, create a doublesided copy with a blank map on both sides. Character traits vs character feelings interactive worksheet. Choose the questions that you think are interesting or helpful dont feel obligated to answer every question for every character if you dont want to. I copy the character traits on the back and have them highlight the traits that describe the character. Map a story analyze ask a question reflect in writing. Reads each name one at a time and places a check in each trait box that describes that character. Mar 24, 2012 i created this character map that i use during stations. Jul 15, 2015 explains how to use actions, thoughts, words, and motivations to figure out a character s traits.
Copy of choose a trait and explain it resource copy of character map 001. Using graphic organizers reading comprehension paragraph writing. Character analysis character trait step 1 character trait step 2 most important trait or character trait step 2 change over time. Write the name of your character, and answer questions with that character in mind. Macbeth character chart humble independent school district. Keep a list of characters in the storynovel and use the character trait list to describe each. Free graphic organizers for teachers education oasis. Comprehension extensions and adaptations use other graphic organizers to compare characters in the same story or different stories. In other words, how you would describe that character to someone else. For creating the personality traits map, jwt conducted a survey asking citizens from every country to explain how they perceive others the stereotype map and how they view themselves the introspection map, including perceptions related to people, culture, and government.