Close Reading of Narrative Fiction and Nonfiction: Using Precise Language to Describe Characters

When describing characters' feelings and traits, use precise, accurate language.

1. Use the word wheel I gave you to choose the most precise and sophisticated words to clearly describe the characters' feelings and traits. Support these words with relevant textual evidence.
2. Notice and describe the complexities of characters. They often feel many emotions simultaneously. They may feel conflicted and act in contradictory ways. Develop interpretations of why the characters feel, think, and act in these ways.  
3. Notice how characters compare and contrast with one another. Why are similarities and differences between characters important?

Task: Read "Am I Blue?" by Bruce Coville and write notes about the characters using these guidelines.

Here is a comprehensive list of words to describe characters

http://www.ltl.appstate.edu/reading_resources/Character_Trait_Descriptive_Adjectives.htm