Character Traits
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Objective
I can describe a character using their traits.
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Warm-up video
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Key concepts
3 concepts
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A character's traits, such as bravery or kindness, define who they are and influence the story.
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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.
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The fisherman's traits drive the plot by influencing his actions and the genie's reactions, leading to the story's resolution.
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Practice
3 questions
What are traits in a story?
The fisherman showed calmness when the genie threatened him. Describe another situation in the story where the fisherman's calmness was important.
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Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“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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