WALTER - Characterization
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Victoria Teller
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WALTeR - Characterization
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WALTeR
Words
Actions
Looks
Thoughts
Other Characters RESPONSE
We want to find SPECIFIC and RELEVANT details in the book using these categories.
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Open Ended
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Fill in the Blanks
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Multiple Select
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W - Words
What a characters says through dialogue and how he says it gives a clue to his personality.
Is the character saying it in an angry, sarcastic, frustrated, or humorous tone?
This adds meaning beyond the literal interpretation.
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Multiple Choice
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A - Actions
How a character acts or behaves gives insight beyond their words.
A character might say he is tough, but does he act tough?
Why is he angry when his friends throw a surprise birthday party?
Why does he hide when he sees his best friend approaching?
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Multiple Choice
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L - Looks
Physical traits contribute to a person’s character.
They sometimes create conflicts that must be overcome before there is a resolution.
Identify outstanding physical traits that contribute to external or internal conflicts.
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Multiple Choice
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T - Thoughts
Climb inside the character’s head. What is the character thinking?
When an author invites you inside a character’s head, they are revealing something about the character: fears, dreams, goals, beliefs, etc.
Pay attention to the character’s secret thoughts.
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Multiple Choice
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eR - Response
Other characters will react to the main character in a positive, negative or indifferent manner.
When other characters respond in a dramatic manner, positive or negative, take notice.
What does their response tell you about the main character?
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