1. Lesson 1 Writing: Character Description Paragraph:
Teach/Model
Characters in movie or books often accomplish something important or difficult.
Think of a character that has succeeded at something important or difficult. Write a
paragraph that describes such a character.
Teach/Model
Characters in movie or books often accomplish something important or difficult.
Think of a character that has succeeded at something important or difficult. Write a
paragraph that describes such a character.
Teach/Model
Characters in movie or books often accomplish something important or difficult.
Think of a character that has succeeded at something important or difficult. Write a
paragraph that describes such a character.
Teach/Model
Characters in movie or books often accomplish something important or difficult.
Think of a character that has succeeded at something important or difficult. Write a
paragraph that describes such a character.
Teach/Model
Characters in movie or books often accomplish something important or difficult.
Think of a character that has succeeded at something important or difficult. Write a
paragraph that describes such a character.

2. Practice/Apply
Everyone has a friendship he or she values. Think of a friend who means a lot to
you. Now write a paragraph that describes your friend and tells why the friendship is
important to you.
Pre-write
James is a character in the story “Rope Burn.” Think about James’s words and
actions in the story. Now use details from the selection to wrote a paragraph that
describes James.
Draft
Many people have special talents or skills. Think about someone you know who
has a special talent or skill. Now write a paragraph that describes that person.