Ruby Bridges - Character Trait Word Maps

40 character trait word maps {graphics organizers} are included in this pack to use after reading/listening to the ‘Story of Ruby Bridges’ by Robert Coles. This kit is a great book companion to incorporate during Black History Month. Also included are two examples to model to students how to complete the word maps for the character traits: brave and cruel. A blank template is also included if students wish to write their own character trait from the story.

These templates are bright and colorful and are great to use when students are learning all about character traits, vocabulary, synonyms and definitions of words. These word maps will assist students to find evidence in the text to match the character trait displayed on the word map.

These graphic organizers can be used for any grade level. Teaching students new vocabulary is a vital skill for students to learn and will also assist them with their comprehension skills of interpreting meanings of words.

On each word map template - there is a character trait, boxes to show evidence to match the character trait, picture, meaning and synonyms. In each box students write:
• the meaning of the character trait (can use dictionary definition or write meaning in their own words)
• find evidence in the story to text to match the character trait
• write synonyms for the character trait
• draw a picture of a character displaying that character trait

Product Use
• literacy centers - laminate onto hard card stock paper for durability and students can record their responses with whiteboard markers.
• independent work - print pages in gray scale and create a booklet for students to complete their word maps.
• daily word work - teacher selects a character trait to model to the class each day.
• early finishers - once students have finished their work they can select a laminated word map to complete.

Please see the preview before purchasing to get a snapshot at some examples of the character traits word map.