Remember, characters are the people or animals the story is about. 

There are two types of clues that help readers learn more about the characters in a book. Clues that describe what a character looks like on the outside are external traits. For example, authors might say a character is seven feet tall or has curly red hair.

Clues that describe a character’s personality or what the character thinks or feels are internal traits. For example, authors might say a character is shy when responding to a teacher or that a character always tries to help a friend in need.

You can look for clues about a character in the text and the illustrations, and you can use the details to understand why a character reacts the way he or she does.

You will reread parts of Picture Day Perfection to practice describing characters. The characters are the people or animals in a story. External traits are what we see about them. Internal traits are thoughts, words, and feelings.

You may discuss the questions below with someone.

Parent/Guardian: Check the student's responses with the answer key

, Reading: Characters (1.3.3).

1. pp. 91-94:
1. What words would you use to describe the boy?
2. Why did you choose those words?
3. How do the pictures give more information about the boy?
2. pp. 98-99:
1. What is surprising about what happens in this part of the story?
2. What does the boy’s reaction tell you about him?