Characterization 9/17

Agenda Review character traits and format Practice with “Wishing It Away.” End Goal: Be able to characterize different characters following the proper format.

Format Trait Quote Explanation

Format Explained Character Trait: Insert a character trait that accurately describes the character. Quote: Include a direct quote where the character demonstrates this trait. Explain: Explain how the quote AND the character show that trait.

Character Traits Brave Caring Forgiving Generous Friendly Genuine Motivated Noble Resilient Intelligent Honest Joyful Principled Eager Dependable Helpful Brave Caring Forgiving Generous Friendly Genuine Loyal Mature Memorable

Traits Thoughtful Determined Successful Inquisitive Stable Imaginative Humorous Studious Confident Clever Cheerful Giving Traits Successful Stable Trusting Trustworthy Pleasant Organized Wise Devoted Curious

Traits Aggressive Aloof Cruel Cowardly Dishonest Bossy Careless Foolish Cynical Impolite Jealous Irresponsible Lazy Quick-tempered Narrow-minded Intolerant Moody Materialistic Rude Traits

Traits Sarcastic Sneaky Self-centered Stingy Stubborn Timid Touchy Thoughtless Unreliable Vulgar Vain Boring Fussy Greedy Grumpy Harsh Gullible Traits

Practice Ms. Christensen Characterize yourself! Bossy Trait: I used to tell my brother and sister what to do. When things did not go my way, I pitched a fit. This shows bossy because it shows that I always want things to go my way. When they do not, I get upset. And mad. And angry. And unpleasant. Characterize yourself! Trait: Specific Incident: Explanation:

Assignment Following the format, characterize: Belinda Belinda’s Mom Teddy Belinda’s Sister Character Name Trait Quote (WITH PAGE NUMBER!) Explanation