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Alex the Alien
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DISCUSS:
What character traits would you use to describe the main character… and why?
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DISCUSS:
How is Peko feeling? What actions or words show his personality
or character traits?
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Get your supplies.
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In today’s lesson, you’ll need someone to share ideas with. This could
be a partner or someone you sit near. When everyone has a partner,
click the arrow to go to the next step.
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Discuss with your partner: How does the description show Alex’s
character traits?
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Find “Scene #1: Bob” on your worksheet. Re-read the description.
Circle the part that shows what Alex is thinking.
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Re-read the description. Underline the part that shows what
Alex does.
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Discuss with your partner: What are some things that Alex might
be thinking?
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Find “Scene #2: Mr Yapper” on your worksheet. Write a sentence
describing what Alex is thinking.
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Discuss with your partner: What are some things that Alex might do
in this situation?
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Write a sentence describing what Alex does.
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Take turns reading your sentences with your partner.
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Discuss with your partner: What are some things that Alex might
think and do?
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Find “Scene #3: Slug” on your worksheet. Write 3 or more sentences
describing what Alex thinks and does.
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Take turns reading what you wrote with your partner.
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Lesson details

Grades 4-5

Character Traits

Character Traits

RL.4.3, RL.5.2, W.4.3B, W.5.3B

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Students will...

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  • understand character traits.

  • develop a character using a character’s thoughts, words, and actions.

  • use character traits to show how a character responds.
Alex the Alien worksheet 30 copies
Idea Bank (Alex the Alien) worksheet 30 copies
Prep Instructions

We suggest students work in pairs. Homeschool students can work on their own.

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Lesson details

Grades 4-5

Character Traits

Character Traits

RL.4.3, RL.5.2, W.4.3B, W.5.3B

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