Trait Flip Book: Character



Skill: Identify a character’s personality traits.What you will need: Common Character Traits Sheet, two sheets if 8 ? by 11- inch white construction paper (or close to that size), colored pencils, thin black sharpie, scissors, and stapler.Steps:Choose a character from your reading and pick three traits that the character displayed in the story (use the Common Character Traits sheet for ideas).Fold two sheets of white construction paper in half lengthwise. Crease them well at the top and put three staples across the tope. You should now have four pages.Cut the second, third and fourth pages into thirds about a half inch for the top of your flip book. You now have three equal squares inside the book. On the cover of the flip book, include the title and author of the book and your own title: “name of character’s Trait Flip Book”. (Example: Snoopy’s Trait Flip Book).On the second page, write three traits you chose in the squares.On the third page, show support for each trait listed on the second page, using examples from the story: Draw a picture of the character displaying these traits and write a caption. For example, you may draw a picture of Snoopy building a dog house and write, “Snoopy was brave as he attempted to cross the land in his flying doghouse on his own.”On the last page, draw a picture showing how you also embody this trait and write a caption. For example, you may write “I was brave like Charlie Brown and Snoopy when I got stuck in an elevator for three hours and had to keep my little sister calm,” and draw a picture of the event.Grading Criteria:10 points: Trait flip book is completed according to directions given. 10 points: Trait flip book displays three traits that are related to the character.10 points: Traits are supported with evidence from the story and are connected to personal experience. 20 points: Mechanics and Neatness on final product.Look on the back for an example. ................
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