6th Grade Learning Target & Bell-Ringer (Wednesday, October 10th, 2018) LT – Today I will review for the characterization test that we are having tomorrow in order to be better prepared! BR – What do you seem to be struggling with the most when it comes to characterization?

Trashketball Rules Classroom split in half. First person to tap the board gets to answer the question. You must tap AFTER the question has been read. Question must be answered within 5 seconds or it goes to the next person. If neither person gets it correct, then the question is finished. Each question correct is worth 1 point. Trashketball shots can be 1, 2, or 3 points and MUST be shot by the person who answered the question. All decisions are made by the judge, and I’m the judge. I want us to have fun, but if it gets too loud, people are rude, or class is disruptive, we will go right to independent reading. Points taken off for sides talking too loudly, giving answers, or being disrespectful to others. 3 Strike Policy

Question 1 Characterization is_____________________________. A.) A method authors use to show readers what a character’s personality is like. B.) An author’s opinion of a character they are writing about. C.) A method used to show readers what a character looks like. D.) How an author reveals the conflict of a story.

Question 2 An author’s goal is to make characters seem_______________. A.) perfect in every way B.) like characters in other books or stories C.) like real people D.) different from real people

Question 3 Character traits show a character’s _________________. A.) outer qualities B.) inner qualities C.)decision making skills D.) inner and outer qualities

Question 4 Physical traits tell readers about a character’s ________________. A.) outer qualities B.) inner qualities C.) decision making skills D.) inner and outer qualities

Question 5 An author reveals that a character is courageous through the character’s words, actions and thoughts. This is an example of ________. A.) Direct characterization B.) Indirect characterization

Question 6 A character, Nicki, is friendly. The author shows this by having Nicki sit down at a lunch table with a group of kids she doesn’t know and introduce herself. What is the author using to show Nicki’s trait? A.) Nicki’s thoughts B.) Nicki’s feelings C.) Nicki’s actions D.) other characters’ reactions to Nick

Question 7 An author writes, “The girl was very patient.” This is an example of ________. A.) Direct characterization B.) Indirect characterization

Question 8 A character, Carson, looks up to his older sister. His sister had an art show coming up. The week before show, she told Carson not to go into her room and peek at her project. Carson followed her rules and didn’t try to go in. “I hope it’s a painting of me!” thought Carson. What evidence can you use to support the fact that Carson is “respectful”? A.) Carson’s sister had an art show coming up. B.) Carson’s sister told him not peek at her project. C.) Carson followed his sister’s rules and didn't go in her room. D.) Carson hoped the art project was a painting of him

Question 9 Read the following sentences from a story. Choose the character trait that best describes Grandpa. Grandpa was 85 years old and had gone through many experiences in his life. Everyone in Grandpa’s building went to him for advice. He always had the right answers. He helped people with their problems and gave them great recipes to try. “I’ve never met someone who knows as much as you do, Gramps!” exclaimed Simon. A.) wise B.) fortunate C.) magnificant D.) elegant

Question 10 A character, Flora, goes on a field trip to an amusement park. She tells her teacher she’s scared to go on the roller coasters. “No way I’m going on those!” she thinks. Flora’s classmates comment on how she’s shaking and looks pale. Based on this evidence, one trait that describes Flora is __________. A.) fierce B.) cowardly C.) talented D.) bold

Question 11 The protagonist of a story is A.) A character who does not grow or evolve over time. B.) The main character, hero or heroine. C.) A character or force that opposes the narrator. D.) A character who experiences growth or changes in some important way.

Question 12 What does "STEAL" stand for when talking about indirect characterization? A.) Speech, Title, Evidence, Actions, Looks B.) Speech, Title, Effect, Actions, Looks C.) Speech, Thoughts, Effect, Actions, Looks D.) Speech, Thoughts, Effect, Adverbs, Looks

Question 13 A static character is one who A.) Depicts the theme of the story. B.) Experiences growth or changes in some way. C.) Does not grow or change over time. D.) Disappoints the reader.

Question 14 The antagonist of the story is A.) An opposing force that makes life difficult for others. B.) The main character of the story. C.) None of the above D.) Both of the above

Question 15 A dynamic character is one who A.) Does not grow or evolve over time. B.) Never the narrator. C.) Always the narrator. D.) Experiences growth or changes in some important way

Remainder of time For the remainder of your time, please work on the packet from yesterday. If you finish that, then begin studying for your test that is tomorrow! Characterization, Indirect vs Direct Characterization, Static vs Dynamic, Flat vs Round, Protagonist vs Antagonist

7th Grade Learning Target & Bell-Ringer (Wednesday, October 10th, 2018) LT - Today I will take a test on citing evidence and central ideas to show my knowledge in the unit. BR – Study your packet from yesterday and everything about citing evidence/central idea.

Test Instructions You have four questions and two readings: Rules for Part A and Part B Use the UNWRAP strategy You have the entire period if you need it. When you are finished, raise your hand so I can collect it. There is NO TALKING and NO CHEATING When finished, read your independent reading book.

8th Grade Learning Target & Bell-Ringer (Wednesday, October 10th, 2018) LT - Today I will take a test on citing evidence and central ideas to show my knowledge in the unit. BR – Study your packet from yesterday and everything about citing evidence/central idea.

Test Instructions You have four questions and two readings: Rules for Part A and Part B Use the UNWRAP strategy You have the entire period if you need it. When you are finished, raise your hand so I can collect it. There is NO TALKING and NO CHEATING When finished, read your independent reading book.