Character Sketcher 1
You are invited to learn more about Peter. Please take notes on how Peter acts and looks.
v To begin, reread the following passages, determine “descriptive words” that capture Peter’s personality and explain why the words describe Peter.
v Reread page 18 and the first two paragraphs on page 19. Which words describe Peter? perceptive, sharp, intelligence, inquisitive, quick-thinker
v He acts perceptive because nothing escapes him. Peter sees everything that goes on. He is thinks quickly.
Focus on page 19 paragraphs one and two.
v Reread page 22 paragraph two. Which words describe Peter? insensitively, selfish, impatient
v He acts selfishly because he was going to leave the other boys aboard the ship. He was looking out for his own well-being but not the other boys’ well-being. The other boys consider Peter their leader and would be lost without him.
v Reread page 24 paragraph one. Which words describe Peter? appreciative, acknowledging, thankful, grateful
v He acts grateful because if it wasn’t for the girl’s warning, Peter would have been snared by the man’s whip. He acknowledges her warning the only way he can, by nodding his head.
Then, use the passages that describe Peter’s actions and appearance to help you complete an artistic impression of Peter.
Page 1 paragraph 2; page 20 paragraph one
Other passages you noticed.
You’ve got it! I am so pleased to see you fully understand CS. Well Done on all three!