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Character Trait Detective Files
Students become reading detectives as they gather clues from the text to determine a character's traits. By collecting evidence from the story, students use what a character says, does, thinks, and feels to solve the case.Â
K-2
45 Minutes
Easy Prep
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Learning Objectives
- Identify character traits based on a character's actions, words, and feelings
- Use text evidence to support character trait choicesÂ
- Explain how story details reveal a character's personality
- Distinguish between character traits and feelingsÂ
- Analyze a character like a detective by gathering clues from the text
Materials Needed
- White cardstock paper
- Scissors
- Glue sticks
- Pencils
- Crayons or markers
- File folder
- Printable lesson plan PDF
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