Tuesday, September 22, 2015

Character Traits

1A has begun studying the elements of literature.  We have begun with character and the idea of character traits.  Last week I introduced a story called The Terrible Horrible Sweater That Grandma Knit.  We talked about how we could describe the character, Cameron physically, by looking at his outside.  We then moved to a discussion of how we could describe him on the inside; hard working, kind, loving, etc.

Yesterday we continued using the idea of internal character traits with the familiar book, Chrysanthemum.  Using a list of first grade friendly character traits, we found many different traits that fit with the main character, Chrysanthemum.  Each child chose a trait and cited evidence that proved she embodied the trait that they chose.  The kids did a great job!  Come check out our new bulletin board!