Character Traits Third Grade

Characterization The people and animals in a story are the characters. Authors give you clues about what the characters are like. Think about what the writer tells you about the characters in a story. It will help you understand the story better.

Character Traits Some words that authors use to describe characters are: bossy helpful scared brave honest happy careful kind neat friendly proud mean hard-working shy nice funny wise angry

Characterization honest hard-working helpful careful kind Example: Ben helped his mother in the store. He put boxes on the shelf. He didn’t drop any boxes. Mr. Kirk left some money at the store. Ben followed him outside to give him the money. What words would you use to tell about Ben? honest hard-working helpful careful kind

Characterization brave proud shy scared Example: Tippy had a bone. A bigger dog wanted it. Tippy was afraid. She stood over her bone and barked. The big dog ran away. Tippy was glad she hadn’t lost her bone. What words would you use to tell about Tippy? brave proud shy scared

Characterization Example: Amy kept her library books together on a shelf. She put away all her toys carefully. Amy was very… upset neat mean

Characterization Example: Joe’s friend Tom laughed a lot. He always had a smile on his face. Tom was a ___________ person. surprised naughty happy

Characterization Example: Lisa’s little brother hid her skates under the bed. He hid her favorite book. He was being ________________. calm naughty nice

Characterization Example: When Erin needed help, Mother always knew how to help. Erin’s mother was very ________________. wise funny angry

Characterization Example: David read all the books about the forest that he could find. He also talked with the forest rangers to learn more. David was ____________________. gentle curious scared

Character Traits Activity Part 1: We are going to split into groups. I am going to give each table a book to review. I want you to come up with 5-10 words that describe the main character's traits. Part 2: Your group will get a different group and do the same activity in part 1. Part 3: You will create a double bubble map and compare and contrast your different characters traits.