CHARACTERIZATION

CHARACTERIZATION Characterization is the process by which an author reveals the personality and physical description of a character.

CHARACTER TRAITS Character Traits are the qualities, attitudes, and values of a character https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZB0F3bMe4g

PRACTICE 1’s please get dry erase boards for your table 3’s please get the markers and erasers for your table ====================================== Using your character trait sheets identify the character traits in the following slides

Dedicated, hardworking, overachiever Craig is a football player training over the summer for next season. The coach demands that all players come in at 6:00 AM and lift weights until 8:00 AM, when practice begins. Craig gets there at 5:00 AM to begin his training. Dedicated, hardworking, overachiever

Bossy, unappreciative, perfectionist Anna volunteered to help Kylie clean her house. When Anna washed the mirrors, Kylie asked her if she used paper towels instead of newspapers. When Anna admitted that she had, Kylie asked her to redo them. Then, while Anna was sweeping, Kylie corrected her on her technique. "Don't just push the dirt around, Anna. SWEEP it," Kylie told Anna. Bossy, unappreciative, perfectionist

Honest, compassionate, honorable Kelvin found a wallet on the ground. He opened up the wallet and saw an old woman's ID card. Kelvin took the ID out of the wallet, walked to the woman's house, and returned the wallet to her. Honest, compassionate, honorable

Emotional, crybaby, sensitive Corey came back from the bathroom and noticed that her rainbow pencil was missing. She looked around the room and saw that Beth was using a rainbow pencil. Corey started crying uncontrollably and ran out of the room. Emotional, crybaby, sensitive

PRACTICE Share out table 1 , 5, 7 Please cap your marker and place your dry erase board under your chair ====================================== Turn and talk AA / BB: What character traits do you value most in a friend? Share out table 1 , 5, 7

INDIRECT VS DIRECT CHARACTERIZATION

INDIRECT VS DIRECT CHARACTERIZATION The author directly tells you a trait or characteristic of a character. Indirect Characterization: The reader has to infer traits or characteristics based on the text evidence-the author does not directly tell you.

Indirect Characterization S.T.E.A.L. Authors use indirect characterization to SHOW instead of TELL the reader what a character is like! They indirectly show us through the character’s speech, thoughts, effect on others, actions, and looks.

S-Speech. -What does the character say S-Speech -What does the character say? -How does the character speak (tone)? Text Evidence Analysis Many of the words spoken by the cat at the beginning of the story have an upbeat tone and meaning. For instance, the cat says to the children, “But we can have lots of fun that is funny!” (7). This reveals that the cat’s character is an upbeat character that likes to have fun. His tone is cheerful and he uses energetic and happy words. S-Upbeat S-energetic

T-Thoughts. What is revealed through the character’s T-Thoughts What is revealed through the character’s private thoughts and feelings? T-stir-crazy Text Evidence Analysis So all we could do was to sit, sit, sit, sit! And we did not like it. Not one little bit. These are thoughts of the narrator as he stares out the window on a rainy day. These thoughts reveal that the character is stir-crazy about his current situation.

E-Effect on Others What is revealed through the character’s effect on the others? How do others feel or behave in reaction to the character? E-obnoxious Text Evidence Analysis Throughout the first three quarters of the story, three different illustrations portray the fish scowling at the cat (pages 11, 25, and 37) immediately after each of the cat’s activities. The scowls on the fish’s face support the argument that the cat’s behavior at the beginning of the story is not acceptable to the fish. It is clear the cat has annoyed the fish by acting in an obnoxious manner.

A-Actions What does the character do? How does the character behave? A-dangerous Text Evidence Analysis One page 18, the cat engages in “Up-up-up with a fish,” an activity that involves the cat standing on a ball while balancing seven objects. Later in the story, the cat releases two “things” that fly kites inside the house. These activities are outrageous, dangerous, and should not be conducted in the house. They reveal that the cat’s character is not concerned about rules related to safety and appropriateness.

L-Looks. What does the character look like L-Looks What does the character look like? What facial expressions does the character make? How does the character dress? L-depressed Text Evidence Analysis Towards the end of the story, the cat is asked to leave the house. He is shown leaving the house with slumped shoulders and a melancholy /sad face. The slumped shoulders and sad face reveal that the cat is no longer enjoying his obnoxious behavior. He is clearly upset about being asked to leave, hence causing him to feel depressed.

Let’s Give it a Try! 4’s please get dry erase boards for your table 2’s please get the markers and erasers for your table ===================================== Harry Potter!!!!

DIRECTIONS Thoughts Effect on Others Actions Looks Speech After reading the next few passages, determine which category was used to identify the character trait. Speech Thoughts Effect on Others Actions Looks

Uncle Vernon-Irritated “It was Uncle Vernon, still purple faced, still mustached, still looking furious at the nerve of Harry.”

Uncle Vernon-Irritated Looks

Harry Potter-Famous “There was a great scrapping of chairs and the next moment, Harry found himself shaking hands with everyone at the Leaky Cauldron.”

Harry Potter-Famous Effect on Others

Dudley Dursley-Spoiled “Thirty six, he said, looking up at his mother and father. That’s two less than last year!”

Dudley Dursley-Spoiled Speech

Harry Potter- Hopeful “Harry had dreamed and dreamed of some unknown relation coming to take him away.”

Harry Potter-Hopeful Thoughts

Hermione-Diligent “Hermione, however, had more on her mind than the Sorcerer’s Stone; She had started drawing up study schedules and color-coding all her notes.”

Hermione-Diligent Actions

Harry Potter-Respected “Bless my soul,” whispered the old man, “Harry Potter, what an honor.”

Harry Potter-Respected Effect on Others

Hagrid-Commanding “A giant of a man…his face was almost completely hidden by a long, shaggy mane of hair and a wild, tangled beard…”

Hagrid-Commanding Looks

Harry Potter-Overwhelmed “Harry wished he had about eight more eyes. He turned his head in every direction as they walked up the street, trying and hoping to look at everything at once.”

Harry Potter-Overwhelmed Thoughts

Professor Snape-Harsh “Idiot boy! I suppose you added the porcupine quills before taking the cauldron off the fire!” screamed the professor.

Professor Snape-Harsh Speech

Harry Potter- Perseverant “Harry sprang to the flame door…Harry jumped to this feet, caught Quirrell by the arm, and hung on as tight as he could.”

Harry Potter- Perseverant Actions

PRACTICE 4’s please return dry erase boards for your table 2’s please return the markers and erasers for your table