2.ELAR.8.B
Describe the main character's (characters') internal and external traits.
Grade 2 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2017
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main characterinternal traitsexternal traits
Skills
- describe (main character’s internal traits) #dok2
- describe (main character’s external traits) #dok2
- identify (internal traits of a character) #dok1
- identify (external traits of a character) #dok1
- distinguish (between internal and external traits) #dok2
Learning Targets
- I can identify the internal traits of a main character in a story. #dok1
- I can identify the external traits of a main character in a story. #dok1
- I can describe the main character’s internal traits by using details from the text. #dok2
- I can describe the main character’s external traits by using details from the text. #dok2
- I can distinguish between internal and external character traits. #dok2
- I can explain how a character’s traits influence the story with examples. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Characters in stories have both internal (feelings, motivations, personality) and external (appearance, actions) traits.
- Understanding a character’s internal and external traits helps readers comprehend the character’s actions and role in the story.
Essential Questions
- What are internal and external traits of a character?
- How can I find clues in the story about a character’s thoughts and feelings?
- Why is it important to understand both the inside and outside qualities of a character?
- How do a main character’s traits affect what happens in the story?
- Can a character’s traits change as the story goes on? Why or why not?