Learning About Characters Let’s Begin! http://www.tvguide.com/tvshows/arthur/cast/194495

My friends and I want to help you learn about characters today! Hello there, I’m Arthur! My friends and I want to help you learn about characters today! http://www.abc.net.au/abckids/shows/prog20.htm What is a character?

Let’s learn about Characters together! http://www.childrenshospital.org/chnews/11-01-06/kids_with_asthma_can.html

Characters Characters are the most important element of literature. Without characters, there would be no story! Have you ever thought about what the word “character” means? Let me tell you! http://www.thefullwiki.org/Arthur_Read

A character is a person created by the writer. See an example! http://priscillang6.blogspot.com/2009/09/i-had-to.html

Read the following short story carefully, paying attention to the characters involved. http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00786dc

Muffy and Binky decided to take my dog Pal on a walk one afternoon Muffy and Binky decided to take my dog Pal on a walk one afternoon. They were strolling along; when suddenly Pal broke lose from his leash! They chased after him but were not fast enough. http://www.pbs.org/parents/birthdayparties/arthur/game_momscloset.html http://pbskids.org/arthur/thetreehouse/pal/photos.html

They ran all around the neighborhood with no luck They ran all around the neighborhood with no luck. Hours later, they gave up and walked back to my house. They went inside and looked at other with sighs of relief. There in my living room, was Pal, playing with my little sister Kate! http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b0078nl3

POP Quiz! How many characters were in this story? 2, Muffy and Binky 3, Muffy, Binky, and D.W. 1, Pal 4, Muffy, Binky, D.W., and Pal http://www.webweaver.nu/clipart/food2.shtml

OOPS! Wrong answer, try again. http://www.modot.mo.gov/northeast/programs/conegame/7c.htm See a hint!

HINT: Muffy and Binky were walking Pal. Then, they saw Katie. http://www.pbs.org/parents/birthdayparties/arthur/game_momscloset.html http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b0078nl3

GREAT WORK! There were 4 characters in that story; even Pal is a character! 4

I hope you had fun learning about what a character is I hope you had fun learning about what a character is! Now, let’s learn about the different roles characters can have. http://www.gpb.org/arthur

Where would you like to begin? What is a protagonist? What is an antagonist? What is a minor character? Take the final quiz! http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=arthur+the+aardvark&view=detail&id=F8463CEF28F4A234B217FC3A06E89A37EB0A6941&first=1&FORM=IDFRIR

Hi there, I’m Buster! Let’s learn about protagonists! http://www.lfgss.com/thread60186.html

There are different types of characters within a story There are different types of characters within a story. The protagonist is a very important one. http://123nonstop.com/biography/Baxter,_Arthur_D. Learn more!

What is a protagonist? A protagonist is the major character at the center of this story. (You can think of protagonist as the main character.) http://pbskids.org/arthur/print/masks/buster_mask_b.html How can I remember this?

I always use a trick to remember what protagonist means I always use a trick to remember what protagonist means. Protagonists are the main part of the Plot. Protagonist  Plot

Read this short story, paying close attention to the roles of the characters. http://pbskids.org/arthur/newsletter/newsletter.2008.07.html

Binky woke up Monday morning at 6:30 to get ready for school Binky woke up Monday morning at 6:30 to get ready for school. He took a shower, brushed his teeth, and placed his books into his backpack. His mom made him his favorite breakfast, bacon and eggs. Binky watched some cartoons as he enjoyed his meal. http://pbskids.org/arthur/newsletter/newsletter.2007.10.html

Binky then thanked her and then ran out the door to catch the bus Binky then thanked her and then ran out the door to catch the bus. He saw his good friend Sue Ellen and they high-fived each other as she passed. Binky then got on the school bus, ready to start a great day at school. http://www.school-clipart.com/_pages/0511-0707-3114-0111.html

POP Quiz! Who was the protagonist of this story? The backpack Binky Sue Ellen Binky’s mom http://www.webweaver.nu/clipart/food2.shtml

OOPS! Try again. http://www.modot.mo.gov/northeast/programs/conegame/7c.htm Hint

Hint: Think of who the plot was based on. (Remember, Plot  Protagonist.)

GOOD JOB! Binky was the main character, since the plot revolved around him, he was the protagonist! http://www.outcomebuffalo.com/buster2005-2-03-0003.htm

I hope you had fun learning about protagonists! Isn’t learning FUN? What’s next? http://www.clipartguide.com/_pages/0808-0712-3117-5838.html

Hello there, I’m Muffy! Would you like to learn about antagonists with me? http://pbskids.org/arthur/newsletter/newsletter.2008.01.html Of course!

There are different types of characters within a story There are different types of characters within a story. The antagonist is a very important one! http://krazyscartoon.tripod.com/Arthur/Information.html

Do you know what an antagonist is. If not, you came to the place Do you know what an antagonist is? If not, you came to the place! An antagonist is a character or force that opposes the protagonist. (To oppose means to go against!) Sometimes remembering this word can be tricky though. Luckily, I have a way to remember it by! Learn Muffy’s Trick!

Anti means against, and antagonist starts with an a Anti means against, and antagonist starts with an a. The antagonist is against the protagonist. Antagonist  against

Read the following short story, paying close attention to the roles of the characters.

Arthur had a long day and could not wait to go to bed once he finished his homework one Thursday afternoon. He had a headache, and all he could think about was sleep. Finally, he finished, got ready for bed, and laid down. Suddenly… http://www.sciwoburn.org/content/mission-deeds-buy-bed-campaign

He hears Mary Moo Cow blasting from the TV He hears Mary Moo Cow blasting from the TV! He storms out to the living room to find D.W. sitting on the floor, singing along. http://www.kultajev.net/jerom/blog/labels/luka.html

POP Quiz! Who was the antagonist of this story? Arthur D.W. http://www.webweaver.nu/clipart/food2.shtml

OOPS! Wrong answer. http://www.modot.mo.gov/northeast/programs/conegame/7c.htm

GREAT WORK! D.W. went against what Arthur, the main character, wanted (sleep). This makes her the antagonist! http://www.postech.ac.kr/~hjcha/favorite.htm

That was fun learning about antagonists! What now? http://www.clipartguide.com/_pages/0808-0712-3117-5838.html

Hi! My name is Prunela. Let’s learn about minor characters! http://pbskids.org/arthur/holiday/scrapbook/sols1.html

As you know, there are many different types of characters within a story. Although minor characters are MINOR, they still play an important role. http://pbskids.org/arthur/newsletter/newsletter.2005.01.html

What in the world is a minor character? A minor character supports the protagonist. Minor characters are not the focus, they exist in the background of a story. For example, a close friend of the main character.

Read the following short story, paying close attention to the roles of the characters.

Arthur has a big baseball game coming up Arthur has a big baseball game coming up. He has been practicing every single day, but has not improved at all! Arthur even bought a movie on how to improve your baseball playing skills. http://www.posters.ws/images/810359/arthur_playing_baseball.jpg

After weeks of not getting any better, Arthur decides to ask for some advice. His good friend Buster coached and practiced with him for a day, and Arthur already noticed improvement. The game day arrived, and Arthur played amazing! http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Out_of_the_Toy_Box/37717-Dallas_Fall_Toy_Preview_A_Success.php

POP Quiz! Who was the minor character of this story? Buster Arthur http://www.webweaver.nu/clipart/food2.shtml

CORRECT! Awesome job! Arthur was the main character (the protagonist), and Buster was the minor character!

OOPS! Wrong answer! Try again. http://www.modot.mo.gov/northeast/programs/conegame/7c.htm

I sure am glad that we learned about minor characters! What’s next? http://pbskids.org/arthur/print/cootiecatcher/index.html I sure am glad that we learned about minor characters! What’s next?

You’ve learned a lot today! Now it’s time to see what you remember! http://priscillang6.blogspot.com/2009/09/i-had-to.html

A character is a person created by the writer. True False

CORRECT! http://www.childrenshospital.org/chnews/11-01-06/kids_with_asthma_can.html

OOPS! Try again. http://www.modot.mo.gov/northeast/programs/conegame/7c.htm

2. What was the hint given to help remember what a protagonist is? Pineapple Profit Plot

OOPS! Try again. http://www.modot.mo.gov/northeast/programs/conegame/7c.htm

CORRECT! Great! http://123nonstop.com/biography/Baxter,_Arthur_D.

3. What is another name for the protagonist? A main character A background character

CORRECT! Good! http://123nonstop.com/biography/Baxter,_Arthur_D.

OOPS! Wrong answer. Try again. http://www.modot.mo.gov/northeast/programs/conegame/7c.htm

4. What is the way to remember what an antagonist is? Also Against

OOPS! Try again. http://www.modot.mo.gov/northeast/programs/conegame/7c.htm

Great Job!! http://pbskids.org/arthur/newsletter/newsletter.2008.01.html

5. In the story of the 3 little pigs, the wolf tries to knock down the 3 pigs’ houses. The wolf would be the… Plot Protagonist Antagonist

SORRY! Try again. http://www.modot.mo.gov/northeast/programs/conegame/7c.htm

YES! Wonderful Job! http://pbskids.org/arthur/newsletter/newsletter.2008.01.html

Last question! 6. Minor characters are not important in stories because they play small roles. True False

OOPS! Try again. Hint: ALL characters contribute something to the story. http://www.modot.mo.gov/northeast/programs/conegame/7c.htm

YES! Great Job! http://pbskids.org/arthur/newsletter/newsletter.2005.01.html

YOU HAVE COMPLETED THE ENTIRE CHARACTER ACTIVITY! GREAT JOB! http://tvlistings.zap2it.com/tv/arthur/cast/EP00044107 YOU HAVE COMPLETED THE ENTIRE CHARACTER ACTIVITY! GREAT JOB!