Character Traits

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Objective

I can describe a character using their traits.

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Key concepts

3 concepts

  1. 1

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

  2. 2

    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.

  3. 3

    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

1

What are traits in a story?

2

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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