1. Aim: How do we write about characterization?

2. Vocabulary Clusters Show Characteristic Illustrate Personality Portray
Trait
Convey
Depict
Feature
Reveal
Quality
Clarify
Attribute
Identify
Aspect
Exemplify
Facet
Indicate/Indicative
Virtue
Characterize

3. Body Paragraph Format Topic Sentence Provide Example Explain Example
Connect Example to Topic/Thesis

4. Body Paragraph format Topic Sentence Provide Example Explain Example
Introduce and provide a short (1-2 sentence) summary/introduction of your topic
Topic Sentence
Provide and mention the use of a writing strategy in the short story.
Provide Example
Explain the moment/example to the fullest – provide all the necessary details.
Explain Example
Specifically explain how your examples helps to illustrate your topic. (“This shows…”
Connect to Topic