Identifying Character Traits
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Objective
I can explain what a character is like using words like "brave," "kind," or "silly."
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Warm-up video
Unknown Channel · 5:00
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Practice
7 questions
What does it mean to "show, don't tell" when describing a character?
Explain the difference between "telling" a reader that a character is brave and "showing" a reader that a character is brave.
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Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Imagine a character who is shy. Describe something this character does that shows they are shy. Imagine a character who is grumpy. Describe something this character does that shows they are grumpy. Imagine a character who is clever. Describe something this character does that shows they are clever.”
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