1. Characterization
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2. Agenda Review character traits and format
Practice with “Wishing It Away.”
End Goal: Be able to characterize different characters following the proper format.

3. Format
Trait
Quote
Explanation

4. Format Explained
Character Trait: Insert a character trait that accurately describes the character.
Quote: Include a direct quote where the character demonstrates this trait.
Explain: Explain how the quote AND the character show that trait.

5. Character Traits Brave Caring Forgiving Generous Friendly Genuine
Motivated
Noble
Resilient
Intelligent
Honest
Joyful
Principled
Eager
Dependable
Helpful
Brave
Caring
Forgiving
Generous
Friendly
Genuine
Loyal
Mature
Memorable

6. Traits Thoughtful Determined Successful Inquisitive Stable Imaginative
Humorous
Studious
Confident
Clever
Cheerful
Giving
Traits
Successful
Stable
Trusting
Trustworthy
Pleasant
Organized
Wise
Devoted
Curious

7. Traits Aggressive Aloof Cruel Cowardly Dishonest Bossy Careless
Foolish
Cynical
Impolite
Jealous
Irresponsible
Lazy
Quick-tempered
Narrow-minded
Intolerant
Moody
Materialistic
Rude
Traits

8. Traits Sarcastic Sneaky Self-centered Stingy Stubborn Timid Touchy
Thoughtless
Unreliable
Vulgar
Vain
Boring
Fussy
Greedy
Grumpy
Harsh
Gullible
Traits

9. Practice Ms. Christensen Characterize yourself! Bossy Trait:
I used to tell my brother and sister what to do. When things did not go my way, I pitched a fit.
This shows bossy because it shows that I always want things to go my way. When they do not, I get upset. And mad. And angry. And unpleasant.
Characterize yourself!
Trait:
Specific Incident:
Explanation:

10. Assignment Following the format, characterize: Belinda Belinda’s Mom
Teddy
Belinda’s Sister
Character Name
Trait
Quote (WITH PAGE NUMBER!)
Explanation