ENGLISH 4

Quarter 4-Week 2
MODULE 2: Writing a reaction about a character in a story read.

WHAT I NEED TO KNOW

This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help you master your
knowledge and skill with character as an element in a story. The scope of this module permits it to
be used in many different learning situations. The language used recognizes the diverse vocabulary
level of students. The lessons are arranged to follow the standard sequence of the course.

After going through this module, you are expected to:

o Write a reaction about the character in a story read.

WHAT I KNOW:
A character is a person, animal, or thing that plays an important part in a story. A character
feels, thinks and acts.

Directions: Read the short story below and answer the questions that follow. Encircle the letter of
the correct answer.

The Tricycle Boy

At fourteen years old, Joselito was one of the youngest boys among the tricycle
drivers operating near Polo Market in Valenzuela. His mother died when he was ten. When his father
remarried and had other children of his own, Joselito preferred to stay with his aunt rather than join
the new family.
His aunt earned their living by collecting garbage and selling rugs. Joselito drove
a tricycle in the morning to help earn some money as he went to school in the afternoon.
Joselito had many customers. He was always pleasant and cheerful. He was very
helpful too. He carried the customers’ bags. Sometimes he gave some school children free ride in his
tricycle. Through his efforts, Joselito not only helped his aunt but made her happy too.

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1. How old was Joselito?

a. 12 b. 13 c. 14

2. How did he help his aunt?

a. by being a tricycle driver
b. by shining shoes
c. by selling newspapers

3. When did his mother die?

a. His mother died when he was still a baby.
b. His mother died when he was five.
c. His mother died when he was ten.

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 4. What did his father do?
a. He ran away with another woman.
b. He remarried.
c. He became cruel.

5. With whom did Joselito prefer to stay?

a. Joselito stayed with his friend.
b. Joselito stayed with his father.
c. Joselito stayed with his aunt.

6. How did his aunt earn for a living?

a. by collecting garbage and selling rugs
b. by washing clothes
c. by doing nothing

7. What kind of boy is Joselito?

a. intelligent b. kind c. proud

8. Is Joselito portraying a good attitude in the story?

a. yes b. no c. maybe

WHAT’S IN

Characters are what make stories. Without a character, there is no story to tell, only a lot of
scenery. Many characters in literature, television series, and movies have a huge impact on people.
Some people like to live their lives through these characters, who appear to have more exciting
lives. Also, these characters may seem so real and inspirational, that people forget they are fictional.

Characters become so important to the audience, that cities across the country hold
conventions in which people pay a lot of money to dress and act as their favorite characters from
multiple types of shows, particularly of the comic magazine genre (type of literature).

Note to the Teacher.

A character is a person, animal, being, creature, or thing in a story. Writers use

characters to perform the actions and speak dialogue, moving the story along a plot line. A
story can have only one character (protagonist) and still be a complete story. This character’s
conflict may be an inner one (within him/herself), or a conflict with something natural, such
as climbing a mountain. Most stories have multiple characters interacting, with one of them as
the antagonist, causing a conflict for the protagonist.

WHAT’S NEW
It is very important for us to know all about the characters as an element in a story. It will
help us react and find evidence that will justify their role.

A character is any animate figure within a story. So, things like plants and non-living objects
would not normally be considered characters, unless of course these things have been personified
and brought to life.

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 A character’s development speaks of the depth and complexity of a character. It’s possible
that a character starts out thoroughly developed, or it may be that the author chooses to slowly
develop that character as the plot unfolds. It can also be the case that a character starts out highly
developed, but the reader is not made aware of certain aspects of their development until later.
Main characters are essential to every story. Main characters are the characters with the most
amount of influence on the plot or the characters that the plot has the most influence on.

WHAT IS IT

There are a few different ways in which you can classify main characters in a story: flat or round
characters, protagonist, or antagonist, and dynamic or static characters.

● Flat characters are often described as characters that are two-dimensional. Meaning
that they lack real depth or are not super complex, nor do they show much development
throughout the story.

● Round characters can be thought of as three dimensional. These are the characters that
are realistically complex and have depth that is identifiable and distinctly humanlike.

● A protagonist is always a main character in the story. The protagonist prompts a story’s
action and captivates the reader’s attention.

● The antagonist is directly opposite to the protagonist. The antagonist works against the
protagonist. They are usually the bad guy or girl in the story.

● Dynamic characters are directly connected to character development and refer to a

character who undergoes change within a story. They are characters that the reader
watches develop. Most often a protagonist is a dynamic character. For example, a character
may start out closed off, and throughout the course of the story they begin to let some of
those walls down.

WHAT’S MORE

Characters are essential part of any literary work. They make the story possible based
on how the character is built can help to bring the story to life.

Directions: Read the following selection. Circle the letter of the best answer. Box the text
evidence that shows how you came up with your answer.

Example:
Andeng found a small bird. She gave it some grains. Every day, the bird came to her window.
Andeng is ___________.
a. angry b. selfish c. kind-hearted

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 1. Vicky always says hello and smiles when you see her. She really wants to know how are you
feeling and what you are doing. She likes to meet and get to know new people. Vicky is
_____________________.
a. jealous b. quiet c. friendly

2. Billy wakes up early in the morning. He usually jogs or rides his bike as his morning
exercise. He then eats breakfast before going to work. You might say that Billy is
___________________.
a. health-conscious b. careless c. lazy

3. Lian loves to read books a lot. He is also a math champion. He makes himself busy by solving
math problems on his computer. He knows a lot of things. You might think that Lian is
___________.
a. quiet b. smart c. jolly

4. Joy never forgets birthday occasions. She usually sends gifts to her friends. She always
greets them on important occasions. You will think that Joy is _______________.
a. careless b. thoughtful c. tactless

5. Juan lets me play with his tablet. He always shares with me his snacks. He always guides me
in doing my module. You will think that Juan is ____________________.
a. shy b. generous c. obedient

WHAT I HAVE LEARNED

Directions: Complete the statements below by using the pool of words that follow.

It is very important for us to know all about the __________ as an __________ in a story. It will
help us __________ and find evidence that will justify their role.

react, element, characters

WHAT I CAN DO
Directions: Choose from the box the best trait that describes the characters in each sentence. Write
your answer on the space provided before each number. Encircle the answer if it is a good attitude
and box if it is not.

honest/ brave/ tidy/ kind/ anxious/ bad-tempered/ boastful

creative/ cheerful/ stubborn/ mean/ thoughtful

________1. Sheen is very neat and very well organized.

________2. Frank has a lot of imagination and new ideas.
________3. Gian wants all people to be happy because he is jolly and enjoyable.
________4. Isabel always behaves in a caring way towards people.
________5. Matilde never changes her mind or considers anyone else’s arguments or reasons.
________6. Wilson gets angry a lot.
________7. Bert never gives presents; he doesn’t like to spend money.
________8. Virgil worries far too much about things.
________9. Eva is not afraid of doing things because she is so adventurous.
________10. Vanessa always talks about things she has done in order for people to admire her.

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 ASSESSMENT
Let’s now apply what you have learned by writing reactions about the character in a story read.
Directions: Choose a character from the story below. Fill-out the boxes with information about the
character.
Always Share
Leo was a selfish boy. He never shared his toys with anyone. His parents were worried as to
how to teach him about kindness and sharing.
Then, one day Leo was returning from school on his new bicycle. As Leo was watching, a boy
fell into a ditch and hurt himself. The boy cried, “Ah! I can’t move my arm.”
Leo would never help anyone but that day, he felt sad for the boy. So, he rushed to him and
helped him stand. He said to the boy “Looks like you have a fractured hand. Sit behind me and I’ll
carry you to the hospital.”
Later that evening, the boy’s parents visited Leo and thanked him,” You are a very kid boy.
God will always bless you.” After they had left, Leo’s father said,” Son, see the blessings you receive
by being kind and sharing. Leo understood the importance of being kind and decides to always
share.

What does the character talk How do I feel about the

about? character?

___________________________________ ___________________________________
___________________________________ ___________________________________

Who is the character in the story?

________________________

How does the character look?
_______________________________________
_______________________________________
What do other say about the
character?
_______________________________________
_______________________________________

ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES

Directions: Read any short story from your ENGLISH 4 Workbook. Select a character in the story
and choose one of the character’s traits. Give evidence from the story to support your answer.

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