Example
If someone gives you a gift and you take it, you accept the gift.
What the Character Does
Feeds his dog
Why did the character do that?
This helps us become super readers who understand stories better!
It shows:
THESE
🐶 Example:
Let’s look at Sergio.
4. Necessary
Something you must have or do.
Character
Sergio
Example
Water is necessary to live because your body needs it.
So on our chart,
we write:
Example
Your friends, classmates, and family are others.
What the Character Does
Ohhhhh
What does Sergio do?
He feeds his dog.
📚 What Is a Character Map?
A character map helps us understand the people (characters) in a story.
👉 I accept your apology
means you say it’s okay and you’re not mad anymore.
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5. Necessary
People who are not you.
Why the character does it?
GREAT JOB
Example:
Deer, tigers, and birds are all part of the wildlife in forests.
👉
It’s necessary to wear shoes outside so your feet don’t get hurt.
1. Accept
To say “yes” to something or someone.
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Think about a character from a story.
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Why they do it
(their reason or motive)
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We can ask:
THESE
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Example:
If you have a pet, you can relate to someone who loves animals too.
Roles
is the job or part someone has in a group or activity.
Example
When you plug in your tablet to charge, you connect it to power.
Why does he do it?
Because he loves his dog and wants to take good care of her.
Your Turn
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Example:
The food chain is very interesting.
Wildlife
means animals that live in nature, not in homes or on farms.
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Example:
The jungle has thick vegetation with lots of green leaves and tall trees.
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Example:
In a play, one kid plays the king, and another plays the queen. Those are their roles.
Chain
is something made of links connected together or a group of things that are connected.
What the character does
(their actions)
Relate
means to understand how something is the same or connected to something else.
3. Important
Something that matters a lot or needs attention.
Character
NICE
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Key Words
2. Connect
To join or link things together.
Vegetation
means all the plants, trees, and grass in a place.
Example
Brushing your teeth is important to stay healthy.
Why the Character Does It
He loves his dog and wants to take care of her.
Your Turn
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👉 Be kind to others
means be nice to the people around you.
Your Turn
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We connect puzzle pieces to make a picture.
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Your family is important because they love and care for you.