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4th Grade
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Katherine Malchow
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Characterization

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Characterization
Characterization is the way in which the author conveys information about the characters.
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Let's Take a Look at Characterization in Frozen
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ZnD0AGqQ7I&feature=youtu.be
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Let's develop a character together!
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This is Linda.
Linda's character traits are:
- kind
- generous
- thoughtful
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We can use direct characterization
We tell the reader exactly what Linda is like.
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We can use indirect characterization.
Speech
Thoughts
Effect (relationships)
Actions
Looks
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Multiple Choice
What direct characterization helps the reader know Linda is a nice girl.
Linda is rude. She only cares about herself.
All of Linda's classmates say that Linda is the kindest girl in the grade.
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Multiple Choice
Which indirect characterization using speech tells the reader that Linda is generous?
Linda approached the boy who spilt his lunch and said, "Here, take half of my sandwich. I don't need all of it."
Linda approached the boy who spilt his lunch and said, "Bummer."
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Multiple Choice
Which indirect characterization using thoughts tells us that Linda is kind?
Linda couldn't stop thinking about the girl who lost he dog. She knew she had to go help her look for the dog.
Linda felt bad for the girl who lost her dog.
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Multiple Choice
Which indirect characterization using effects (relationships) tells us that Linda is kind?
Every time Linda walked into the room, her classmates smiled.
Every time Linda walked into the room, her classmates were afraid.
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Multiple Choice
Which indirect characterization using actions tells us that Linda is thoughtful?
Linda kept the last pencil she had for herself.
Linda offered her friend the last pencil she had in her pencil box.
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Multiple Choice
Which indirect characterization using looks tells us that Linda is kind?
Linda always wears a warm smile on her face when talking to someone.
Linda clenches her fists when she has to talk to someone.
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Now it is your turn to develop your character in your journal!
Make sure to have at least 3 examples of characterization to develop your character and help the reader get to know the character better.
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