Character Traits, Evidence, and Explanation (Reasoning)

Instructions: Complete the following with your group. You will write one paragraph explaining a character trait for Rose Mary. You will then write a second paragraph explaining a character trait for Rex. Everyone present today should complete this document and submit it by the end of the class period. Read the instructions carefully. Read the example paragraph before you begin composing your responses.

Review your column of character traits. Select one character traits from the column that your group associated with Rose Mary (mom). In the space below, compose one paragraph in which you do the following:

Identify the character trait.
Provide evidence directly from the text that supports your chosen character trait.
Explain how that evidence supports your claim.

Your paragraph should include at least five complete sentences.

Review your column of character traits. Select one character traits from the column that your group associated with Rex (dad). In the space below, compose one paragraph in which you do the following:

Identify the character trait.
Provide evidence directly from the text that supports your chosen character trait.
Explain how that evidence supports your claim.

Here is an example using Jeannette: In The Glass Castle, Jeannette often exhibits courage. For example, after burning herself, Jeannette did not become afraid of fire. Instead, she writes, “Whenever neighbors burned trash, I ran over and watched the blaze trying to escape the garbage can” (9). Jeannette should have been terrified of fire after she caught fire while cooking. However, her actions show that she actually grows more fascinated with fire after the incident. In fact, the neighbor even questions why Jeannette doesn’t “run in the opposite direction from any fire she saw.” Although the normal reaction would be to run away from fire, Jeannette’s desire to see it up close demonstrates courage on her part.