Last week we found new words to describe Harris, the larger than life second cousin to 'Jeremy'. Here is the list y'all made:
confident
different
dissimilar
original
creative
mischievous
rascal
bold
unbalanced
unpredictable
forward
unafraid
optimistic
persistent
jaunty
fearless
venturesome
fidgety
undaunted
carefree
juvenile
hyperactive
unnerved
rambunctious
boisterous
rowdy
brave
courageous
forthright
undisciplined
imaginative
curious
impetuous
inventive
interesting
This is a very comprehensive list! The words on this list describe Harris's many traits. Someone who hasn't read Harris and Me and who does not know Harris would get a very, very clear picture of Harris.
Or would they?
This long list includes 36 excellent examples of what are known as Inner Character Traits. Inner Traits are those characteristics of characters (and real people) that are part of their personality. They are part of who the person is on the inside.
The opposite of Inner Character Traits are...you guessed it! Outer Character Traits. Outer Traits are those features that are part of a character's (or person's) physical appearance. Examples of Outer Traits include: hair color, eye color, height, weight, cleanliness, odor, facial features like freckles, zits or wrinkles, nose shape and posture.
Discussion Points:
a. Choose one other character from a book we've read together this year: Bridge, Charlotte's Web, Schooled or Harris and Me.
b. Describe that character using three (3) Inner Traits and three (3) Outer Traits.
c. As before, when describing this character's Inner Traits, use only new words that others would never think to use.
d. And when describing this character's Outer Traits, make an effort to choose features other might not remember or have thought out. Be unique! Be creative!
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