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Examining Character Traits through Character Mapping Lesson PlanExamining Character Traits through Character Mapping Lesson Plan
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Examining Character Traits through Character Mapping

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Some of what we know about a character is directly stated. Some of what we know is inferred by events in the story. Character maps help primary learners recognize the difference. After modeling with a story your class has read, pupils choose a character from one of their favorite books and use the maps to record and analyze traits. A character map template is available from Microsoft Visio.

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character analysis, characters, character development, inferences, reading comprehension

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character analysis, reading comprehension skills, inference, character development, english language arts
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Grade
K - 6th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
1 hr
Instructional Strategies
Project-Based Learning
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Year
2004

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