Character Principle

Characterization

Semantic Mapping

Dates

Character PrincipleA person’s work ethic tells a lot about

them. While many people set lofty

goals, they often forget about their

grand plans. People often settle for

less than their best because they are

not willing to invest the time and

energy into attaining their goals.

Sometimes people believe that they

deserve positions or recognition

although they have truly not

done anything to deserve it.

Character PrincipleAmelia’s parents did not have a

thousand dollars to spare for her to

take flying lessons. Sometime we do

not appreciate things as much when

they are given to us. When we have to

work for things, we tend to appreciate

them more. Flying a plane was

certainly not an easy task. Amelia did

not become successful merely through

her grand dreams. She worked very

hard to earn the money for her flight

lessons, and then she showed great

determination and grit as a pilot.

Character PrincipleHow did Amelia earn the money for her flight lessons?

What are some other examples from previous chapters of Amelia’s great work ethic?

How did Amelia’s good work ethic prepare her for being a pilot?

Characterization Characterization

has to do with

the way a

character is

portrayed or

described by

the author.

Characterization Semantic Map

problems

jobs

dream of flying

Amelia

Characterization Semantic MapWomen were not supposed to fly parents divorced

no money for plane

Sam wanted her

to marry him wanted to look like true flyer

used all her savings and money from sister and mom

to buy plane

purchased secondhand Kinner Canary Aeroplane

sold plane to buy roadster for

post office trip to Boston

photography work

illustrate Amelia’s good work ethic

problems

jobs

dream of flying

Amelia

Dates

• January 3, 1921 - Began flying lessons with Neta Snook

Dates

• October 22, 1922 - Broke women's altitude record when she rose to 14,000 feet