3 rd Grade Literary Analysis 3.3 (2Q) Determine what characters are like by what they say or do and by how the author or illustrator portrays them. Lesson

3rd Grade Literary Analysis 3.3 (2Q)Determine what characters are like by what they say or do and by how

the author or illustrator portrays them.Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only.

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Learning Objective Name ___________________________

CFUWhat are we going to do today?What are we going to determine?What does determine mean?

Activate (or provide) Prior Knowledge

Today, we will determine1 what characters are like by what they say and do.1 figure out

CFUStudents, you have all watched movies or read books with characters in them. You know what those characters are like because you listen and watch what they say and do. Today, we will determine what characters in our stories are like by what they say and do.

Most of you have read Charlotte’s Web. Do you remember what Charlotte, the spider, was like?

Name a character from a movie or book? What is he or she like?

smart

helpful

caring

problem-solver




Unhappy Birthday 1. The sisters, Ana and Maria, opened their birthday presents. 2. When Ana saw that she got a doll, she hugged her parents and said, “Thank you! 3. I love it!” 4. But when Maria saw that she got a doll, she said, “I didn’t want a doll! 5. I wanted a new bike!” 6. Maria ran to her room, crying. 67 words

Character What the Character Says

What the Character Does Character Trait

Ana “Thank you! I love it!” - hugged her parents Grateful

Maria“I didn’t want a doll! I wanted a new bike!”

- ran to her room, crying Ungrateful

Concept Development

A character is a person, an animal, or an object that plays a part in a story. • An author portrays2 what characters are like by writing what the characters say and do.

Example:

CFU How do authors portray what a character is like?Give an example of a character trait.

Which of the following is a character trait? How do you know? a. funny

b. thinIn your own words, what is a character? A character is _____________________.In your own words, what is a character trait? A character trait is ____________________.

2 describes or shows

A character trait is a way to describe what a character is like (personality). Examples: smart, brave, grateful3, ungrateful, tricky, honest, dishonest, etc. Not Examples of Character Traits: short, tall, long hair, blue eyes, etc.3 thankful for what one has or receives




1. determining what characters are like helps you understand and predict how characters will act in a story.

2. determining what characters are like by what they say and do will help you become a better writer.

3. determining what characters are like will help you do well on tests.

Importance

A character trait is a way to describe what a character is like (personality).

It is important to determine what characters are like by what they say and do because:

CFUDoes anyone else have another reason why it is important to determine what characters are like by what they say and do? (pair-share) Why is it important to determine what characters are like by what they say and do? You may give me one of my reasons or one of your own. Which reason is more important to you? Why?

One day, Janie found a wallet on the sidewalk. The picture inside was Mr. Lopez, her neighbor. She rang the doorbell to give it back to him.

What is Janie like?

Jennifer said, “May I help you carry the heavy box.”




Step #1: Read the question and identify the character you are looking for. (Underline) Step #2: Read the passage4.

a. Identify what the character says and does. (Underline)Step #3: Determine what the character is like. a. Compare each character trait in the answer to what the character says and does. Hint: Refer to the meaning of the traits in the table, if necessary. 4 piece of writing

Skill Development/Guided Practice

A character trait is a way to describe what a character is like (personality). • An author portrays what characters are like by writing what the characters say and do.

Determine what characters are like by what they say and do.

Examples of Common Character Traits

Grateful: thankful for what they have Tricky: get what they want by fooling others

Clever: smart, able to learn quickly Honest: always tells the truth

The Sick Lion Adapted from Aesop’s Fables

1. A hungry Lion was too old to hunt. 2. He told all the animals he was sick, and they came to visit him, one by one. 3. Then, the Lion ate them. 4. Fox figured out the Lion’s trick. 5. Fox stood far from the cave and asked the Lion how he was. 6. "I am very weak," said the Lion. 7. "Come closer and talk with me." 8. "No, thank you," said Fox. 9. "I see many footprints going into your cave, but none coming out.”

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1. Which word best describes

Lion in this passage?

a. grateful b. tricky

c. clever d. honest

CFU How did I know what the character says and does? How did I select the character trait? How did I know my answer was correct?How did you know what the character says and does? How did you select the character trait? How did you know your answer was correct?




Skill Development/Guided Practice (continued)




Grateful: thankful for what they have Tricky: get what they want by fooling others

Clever: smart, able to learn quickly Honest: always tells the truth

The Sick Lion Adapted from Aesop’s Fables

1. A hungry Lion was too old to hunt. 2. He told all the animals he was sick, and they came to visit him, one by one. 3. Then, the Lion ate them. 4. Fox figured out the Lion’s trick. 5. Fox stood far from the cave and asked the Lion how he was. 6. "I am very weak," said the Lion. 7. "Come closer and talk with me." 8. "No, thank you," said Fox. 9. "I see many footprints going into your cave, but none coming out.”

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2. Which word best describes Fox in this passage?

a. grateful b. tricky

c. clever d. honest

CFU How did I know what the character says and does? How did I select the character trait? How did I know my answer was correct?How did you know what the character says and does? How did you select the character trait? How did you know your answer was correct?

Step #1: Read the question and identify the character you are looking for. (Underline) Step #2: Read the passage.

a. Identify what the character says and does. (Underline)Step #3: Determine what the character is like. a. Compare each character trait in the answer to what the character says and does. Hint: Refer to the meaning of the traits in the table, if necessary.




Closure1. In your own words, what is a character trait?2. Determine what the characters are like by what they say and do below.3. What did you learn today about determining what characters are like by what they say and do? Why is that

important to you? (pair-share)


Brave: not afraid of danger Cowardly: afraid of danger

Grateful: thankful for what they have Tricky: gets what they want by fooling others

The Hunter and the WoodsmanAdapted from Aesop’s Fables

1. Hunter met Woodsman in the forest. 2. “Have you seen the footprints of a wolf?”asked Hunter. 3. “I will take you right to him,” said Woodsman. 4. Hunter started shaking. 5. His teeth began to chatter. 6. “No, thank you, I do not want to see him,” he said. 7. I am only looking for his tracks, not the wolf himself.” said Hunter.

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1. Which word best describes Hunter in this passage?

a. grateful b. brave

c. cowardly d. tricky






Independent Practice



Honest: always tells the truth Dishonest: not honest or truthful

Cowardly: afraid of danger Brave: not afraid of danger

Do the Right Thing 1. Chuck and Lucy paid for some candy and walked out of the store. 2. Lucy counted her money. 3. “Oh no! 4. The clerk1 gave us back too much money!” she said. 5. “Let’s keep the money,” said Chuck. 6. “We can buy more candy!” 7. “No, we can’t do that,” Lucy said. 8. “This money is not ours. 9. We have to do what is right.” 10. So, Lucy went back into the store and gave the money back to the clerk. 1 worker who helps people in a store

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1. Which word best describes Chuck in this passage?

a. cowardly b. brave

c. honest d. dishonest


Name _____________________






Independent Practice (continued)



Honest: always tells the truth Dishonest: not honest or truthful

Cowardly: afraid of danger Brave: not afraid of danger

Do the Right Thing 1. Chuck and Lucy paid for some candy and walked out of the store. 2. Lucy counted her money. 3. “Oh no! 4. The clerk1 gave us back too much money!” she said. 5. “Let’s keep the money,” said Chuck. 6. “We can buy more candy!” 7. “No, we can’t do that,” Lucy said. 8. “This money is not ours. 9. We have to do what is right.” 10. So, Lucy went back into the store and gave the money back to the clerk. 1 worker who helps people in a store

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2. Which word best describes Lucy in this passage?

a. cowardly b. brave

c. honest d. dishonest







The Hare and the Tortoise Adapted from Aesop’s Fables

1. The hare1 and the tortoise2 talked about a race. 2. "I have never been beaten," the hare said. 3. The tortoise said quietly, "I will race you." 4. “Ha, I could dance around you all the way," laughed the hare. 5. "Do not brag until you’ve beaten me," said the tortoise. 6. So the race began. 7. The hare ran way ahead quickly, but soon stopped to have a nap. 8. The tortoise just kept going. 9. When the hare awoke, he saw the tortoise near the finish line. 10. The hare could not catch up in time to win the race. 1 rabbit 2 turtle 95 words

1. Which word best describes the hare in this passage?

a. generous b. conceited

c. cowardly d. determined

Periodic Review 1



Generous: willing to help others Cowardly: afraid of danger

Determined: tries very hard to reach personal goals Conceited: thinks highly of themselves or they are better than others

Name _____________________ A character trait is a way to describe what a character is like (personality). • An author portrays what characters are like by writing what the characters say and do.






The Hare and the TortoiseAdapted from Aesop’s Fables

1. The hare1 and the tortoise2 talked about a race. 2. "I have never been beaten," the hare said. 3. The tortoise said quietly, "I will race you." 4. “Ha, I could dance around you all the way," laughed the hare. 5. "Do not brag until you’ve beaten me," said the tortoise. 6. So the race began. 7. The hare ran way ahead quickly, but soon stopped to have a nap. 8. The tortoise just kept going. 9. When the hare awoke, he saw the tortoise near the finish line. 10. The hare could not catch up in time to win the race. 1 rabbit 2 turtle 95 words

2. Which word best describes the tortoise in this passage?

a. generous b. conceited

c. cowardly d. determined

Periodic Review 1 (continued)



Generous: willing to help others Cowardly: afraid of danger

Determined: tries very hard to reach personal goals Conceited: thinks highly of themselves or they are better than others









Conceited: thinks highly of themselves or they are better than others

Wise: knows much from experience, makes good decisions


Lost Soccer Ball 1. Matt and Juan were playing soccer. 2. Matt accidentally kicked the soccer ball over the fence. 3. A big, vicious1 dog lived there. 4. They saw the ball under a tree, close to the doghouse. 5. They didn’t see the dog. 6. “I’m not going to get it!” Matt said. 7. “That dog will eat me for lunch!” 8. “I’ll get it,” said Juan. 9. “But, what if the dog is in his doghouse?” asked Matt. 10. “He could hear you.” 11. “I’ll be fast, ” said Juan. 12. So Juan climbed over the fence, grabbed the ball, and came back.1 dangerous; able to attack or bite 88 words

1. Which word best describes Matt in this passage?

a. wise b. brave

c. cowardly d. conceited


Periodic Review 2








Conceited: thinks highly of themselves or they are better than others

Wise: knows much from experience, makes good decisions


Lost Soccer Ball 1. Matt and Juan were playing soccer. 2. Matt accidentally kicked the soccer ball over the fence. 3. A big, vicious dog lived there. 4. They saw the ball under a tree, close to the doghouse. 5. They didn’t see the dog. 6. “I’m not going to get it!” Matt said. 7. “That dog will eat me for lunch!” 8. “I’ll get it,” said Juan. 9. “But, what if the dog is in his doghouse?” asked Matt. 10. “He could hear you.” 11. “I’ll be fast, ” said Juan. 12. So Juan climbed over the fence, grabbed the ball, and came back. 88 words

2. Which word best describes Juan in this passage?

a. wise b. brave

c. cowardly d. conceited








Periodic Review 3



Foolish: does things that are not very smart Generous: willing to help others

Tricky: get what they want by fooling others Wise: knows much from experience, makes good decisions

The Grasshopper and the Ant Adapted from Aesop’s Fables

1. One summer day, a grasshopper was singing and hopping around. 2. He saw an ant that was busy gathering food. 3. “Let’s sing some songs together,” said the grasshopper. 4. “Oh no,” said the ant. 5. “Winter is coming, and I have to save food. 6. You should do the same.” 7. “Winter is a long time off,” said the grasshopper. 8. “There is plenty of food.” 9. So the grasshopper continued to sing and the ant continued to work. 10. When winter came, the grasshopper had no food. 11. He asked the ant for some food. 12. “Without it, I will starve!” the grasshopper said. 13. “You sang all summer, while I worked,” said the angry ant. 14. “Now you must suffer.” 15. And the ant gave him no food.

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Grasshopper in this passage?

a. foolish b. tricky

c. generous d. wise










Foolish: does things that are not very smart Generous: willing to help others

Tricky: get what they want by fooling others Wise: knows much from experience, makes good decisions

The Grasshopper and the Ant Adapted from Aesop’s Fables

1. One summer day, a grasshopper was singing and hopping around. 2. He saw an ant that was busy gathering food. 3. “Let’s sing some songs together,” said the grasshopper. 4. “Oh no,” said the ant. 5. “Winter is coming, and I have to save food. 6. You should do the same.” 7. “Winter is a long time off,” said the grasshopper. 8. “There is plenty of food.” 9. So the grasshopper continued to sing and the ant continued to work. 10. When winter came, the grasshopper had no food. 11. He asked the ant for some food. 12. “Without it, I will starve!” the grasshopper said. 13. “You sang all summer, while I worked,” said the angry ant. 14. “Now you must suffer.” 15. And the ant gave him no food.

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Ant in this passage?

a. foolish b. tricky

c. generous d. wise




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3 rd Grade Literary Analysis 3.3 (2Q) Determine what characters are like by what they say or do and by how the author or illustrator portrays them. Lesson