Character Traits and Analysis
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Character Traits and Analysis
What a character is like throughout a story
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What does character mean?
It’s a person, animal, or object the author uses to tell a storyReal or make-believeHave problems, feelings, and thoughtsNotice what say and do.
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Questions to ask when trying to figure out a character
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What trait does the character have?
What does trait mean? It is an interesting thing about a characterIt’s what makes him/her/it specialWay a character looks or acts“funny”, “fast”, “strong,” or “smart”
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What words would you use to describe Nick or Mrs. Granger from Frindle?
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What relationships does the character have?
What does relationship mean in terms of character? A connection between peopleThink in terms of friends, famiy, or schoolmatesBea and Carloina are sisters. They are also best friends. They always do everything together.
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What relationship does Nick and Mrs. Granger have?
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Why does the character do something?
They may do something because of how they feel. Important to know why characters do things within the story.
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Why do you think Nick decided to call a pen a frindle?
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What problem does the character have?
Characters usually have a problem that needs to be solved. Look for characters that may have a problem.How do they solve their problem?
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What do you think is Nick’s problem in the story Frindle?
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How does the character change?
Characters can change within a story. Another character or event may change how the main chara ter acts
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How do you think Mrs. Grangers actions change Nick?
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