Direct Characterization Anchor Chart

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A visual reference explaining direct characterization as what an author explicitly tells readers about a character, with examples of physical descriptors and intellectual traits for a character named Lucy.

Grade(s) 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade
Concept(s) Character Traits, Reading Comprehension
CCSS R.3, Reading: Literature or Informational Texts
CCSS Alignment Notes

Supports R.3 (analyze how characters develop) by teaching students to recognize when authors directly state character attributes rather than implying them through actions or dialogue.

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