2. What are characters? animals people
All stories have characters who are affected by the plot or setting of a story. They can be...
people
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animals
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or even things that have 
been given human
qualities
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4. Who are the characters in Lion King
Who are the characters in Lion King? Or Who are characters in your favorite animated movie? (Disney/Pixar)
30 Second Turn-N-Talk. Write them on your sheet of paper.

5. Type of Characters
Round/Dynamic
Flat/Static

6. usually main character(s)
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Display many different aspects to his or her character and 
can't be described in a few phrases or sentences
Main characters usually round characters
Also known as dynamic characters
Often have hidden qualities that surprise the reader
Usually go through a noticeable change from the beginning 
of the story to the end
Other characteristics of round characters

7. Flat characters are considered "flat" because
minor character(s))
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Flat characters are 
considered "flat" because
* Their personalities never 
fully develop
* The purpose of flat 
characters is to highlight the 
development of round 
characters

8. Characterized by an easily identifiable single dominant trait such 
as "honest"
Completely predictable and remain same throughout story
Reader seldom knows about their feelings or motives
Tend to be static since their personalities do not develop
Things may happen to a static character, but nothing happens within the character

9. Lion King – Round/Flat Characters (2 min) Favorite Animated Movie – Round/Flat Characters
With your list determine why whether the characters are round or flat
Turn-n-Talk

10. Round/Flat characters in what we have read (turn and talk)
The Wallet
Round:
Flat:
“7th Grade” By Gary Soto

11. Round/Flat characters in what we have read.
The Wallet
Round: The girl
Flat: The Grandmother, the person who had the wallet

12. Characterization
Characterization is the method used by the author to make a character come alive in a story or to reveal the character's personality.
Two types
Indirect
Direct

13. Direct Characterization
Direct characterization is the method in which the author directly states what a character is like
Example: "Mr. Thomas is a very grumpy person when he first gets up in the morning until he gets a cup of coffee."
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14. Indirect Characterization
The method in which the author shows or dramatizes a character's personality indirectly by
* Showing the character acting and speaking
* Revealing the character's inner thoughts
* Revealing what other characters think about the character or relate to him or her
The author allows you, the reader, to draw your own conclusions about the character.

15. STEAL – Indirect Characterization Acronym
Speech : How does the character speak/What does the author say?
Thoughts: What do the characters thoughts reveal? How do they think?
Effects on others: how does the character affect other people?
Action: how does the character react or interact with one another?
Looks: How does the character express him or herself? How do him or her dress?
Example:

16. Indirect Characterization Example
Example: Mr. Thomas, could barely open his eyes when he heard his alarm. On his way to work he screams at the traffic because it was so congested. I am never going to get through this day, thought Mr. Thomas. When he gets to work he grabs a cup of coffee and a donut. When his employees come in he greets them with a smile and a jolly “good morning!”

17. Read the following examples of characterization. (ROLE PLAY)
Decide which one is an example of direct characterization and which one
is an example of indirect characterization.
Move each box to see if you are right.
(A) Ava is one of those people who is constantly 
cheerful. Her eyes twinkle and a smile is always on her 
face. She is always bubbling over with happiness and 
laughing, and she makes everyone around her happy too.
(B) Gabby watched Ava from across the cafeteria. She 
began to smile as she watched Ava walk in her 
direction. She moved aside as Ava walked past her.
 “Just look how everyone smiles and laughs when 
Ava comes near them or joins their group,” Gabby
whispered to Brady. “Her personality stands out in a room. If I were unhappy, I would try to find Ava!”
Direct The author comes right out and tells you that 
Jamie is a very cheerful, happy person.
B. Indirect We can tell that Jamie is a happy, cheerful person because the author 
tells you that Ashley begins to smile even before Jamie gets near her. She also 
says that everyone smiles or laughs when Jamie joins them and tells Thomas that 
if she were unhappy, she would try to find Jamie.

18. Example from The Wallet Direct or indirect?
1. “Oh, good God! This is the money for the orphanage! Now we can bring the children puppies for Christmas! It’s a miracle!” – the woman who lost the wallet.
2. Describe her personality in one word____________
3. From warm-up last week, what part of STEAL could characterize Max’s being upset or angry?