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Alex the Alien

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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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.

Introduction

10 mins

Grades 4-5

Character Traits

Character Traits

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

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