Enjoying Reading 6

Directions:

Infer the character trait based on the character’s action/s.

Write the letter of the correct answer.

1.Jim forgets to do his homework. The next day, he tells his teacher that he does it, but his sister throws it away. Jim is ______.

A. dishonest C. playfulB. responsible D. disorganized

2. “May I borrow your crayons?" asks Karen."No!" screams Kim, "These are my crayons, get your own!" Kim is ______.

A. selfish C. disappointedB. angry D. unlucky

3. Some kids pretend that they are all pirates on a ship. They create a game that has pirates, robbers, and princesses. The kids are ______.

A. witty C. creativeB. funny D. cooperative

4. Ms. Jane always tells her students all important life stories and gives them advice. Ms. Jane is ______.

A. thankful C. peacefulB. blessed D. wise

5. Sarah’s father is sick. She cooks food and makes sure he drinks medicine. Sarah is ______.

A. disciplined C. smartB. caring D. loyal

Elements of a Short Story – Types of Character

Targets:

• Identify the characteristics of a protagonist and an antagonist• Give examples of each type

of character

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_____TS

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Types of Character

Protagonistor Hero

Antagonist or Villain

Identify if the action is of a protagonist or an antagonist.

1. Rob a bank2. Catch a criminal3. Attack a country4. Rescue somebody5. Kidnap a group of kids

Be the Judge:

Read the story “The Three Little Pigs: The Wolf’s Version”.

Answer the question: Who should be considered the protagonist? Why?

Protagonist- Often the main good character

- Tends to succeed- “pro” which means

“in favor”Example:

DoraPeter Pan

Antagonist- Often the main bad

character- Prevents the hero

from succeeding- “ant” which means

“anti”Example:

SwiperCaptain Hook

Task: Know Yourself Better

Outside Content: Name, Face Design, Describing Words from your Classmate.

Your Name

Personality

Likes and

Dislikes

Memorable

Experience

InsideContent:

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