Character Analysis
Lesson 2 - Specific Language to Describe a Character
When developing theories about characters it is important to use precise language to describe them and their actions.
Let's look at some precise language that we could use.
Next, we are going to look at some lists of words that are all describing the same quality. We are going to reorder the list of words so that they are arranged from least to greatest in the meaning of that quality.
Here is an example for negative mental qualities.
Now do the same thing that was done in the example. You with do this with a partner with a couple of the lists below. You and your partner will not do every list. Your teacher will tell you which lists you are doing and who your partner is. Remember, you will need to make a copy and save it in your reading folder.
Read the story Mrs. Thurstone. Using the story Mrs. Thurstone and the lists of precious words fill out the Qualities of a Character sheet. An example from Shells has been done for you. Remember to make a copy and save it in your reading folder.
You can read for the remainder of the time. Do not forget to do an entry in your - Keeping Track of my Reading.