Character Traits

3rd GradeELA30 min

Learning Objective

I can describe a character using their traits.

Lesson Flow

Watch Video

10 min

Characters - How Their Traits Shape a Story

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Guided Notes

6 min

Key concepts students will learn:

  • A character's traits, such as bravery or kindness, define who they are and influence the story.

  • The fisherman from "The Fisherman and the Genie" shows curiosity when he opens the bottle, calmness when the genie threatens him, and cleverness when he tricks the genie.

  • The fisherman's traits drive the plot by influencing his actions and the genie's reactions, leading to the story's resolution.

Practice

10 min

3 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

Think about a character from a book you have read. Describe the character by listing three of their traits and give an example of how they demonstrate each of those traits in the story.

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