Characterization

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Characterization

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Characterization
The people and animals in a story are the
characters. Authors give you clues about what the
characters are like. Think about what the
writer tells you about the characters in a story.
It will help you understand the story better.
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Characterization
Some words that authors use to describe
characters are bossy helpful scared brave
honest happy careful kind neat friendly pro
ud mean hard-working shy nice funny wise
angry
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Characterization
Example Ben helped his mother in the store. He
put boxes on the shelf. He didnt drop any
boxes. Mr. Kirk left some money at the store.
Ben followed him outside to give him the money.
What words would you use to tell about Ben?
honest
hard-working
careful
helpful
kind
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Characterization
Example Tippy had a bone. A bigger dog wanted
it. Tippy was afraid. She stood over her bone
and barked. The big dog ran away. Tippy was
glad she hadnt lost her bone.
What words would you use to tell about Tippy?
brave
proud
shy
scared
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Characterization
Example Amy kept her library books together on
a shelf. She put away all her toys carefully.
Amy was very upset neat mean
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Characterization
Example Joes friend Tom laughed a lot. He
always had a smile on his face. Tom was a
___________ person.
surprised naughty happy
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Characterization
Example Lisas little brother hid her skates
under the bed. He hid her favorite book. He was
being ________________.
calm naughty nice
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Characterization
Example When Erin needed help, Mother always
knew how to help. Erins mother was very
________________.
wise funny angry
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Characterization
Example David read all the books about the
forest that he could find. He also talked with
the forest rangers to learn more.
David was ____________________. gentle curious
scared
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The End!