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1. Mia
2. Alexis
3. Tyke
4. Joshua
5. Max

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1. Janet
2. Evelyn
3. Axel
4. Kenny
5. Junior
6. Diego

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1. Marlene
2. Eduardo
3. Everardo
4. Javier
5. Leonardo
6. Delvin

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1. Danely
2. Justin
3. Mary
4. Santiago
5. Janam
6. Alma
7. Nayeli
8. Christian

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As we read our novel The Color of My Words, we are going to come across many characters. A lot of our characters are going to change throughout the novel. Good readers are always tracking characters throughout a text they read. Using this Padlet, we are going to keep track of what we learn about our characters based on these changes.

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1. Mia
2. Alexis
3. Tyke
4. Joshua
5. Max

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1. Danely
2. Justin
3. Mary
4. Santiago
5. Janam
6. Alma
7. Nayeli
8. Christian

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1. Marlene
2. Eduardo
3. Everardo
4. Javier
5. Leonardo
6. Delvin

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1. Janet
2. Evelyn
3. Axel
4. Kenny
5. Junior
6. Diego

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A word to describe the character is ___.

One new thing I learned about ___ (write character's name) is... In the text it states, "__".

The author included this information about the character because...

If we didn't know this information about the character, the book would be different because...

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Character Traits for Chs. 1 and 2

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A word to describe the character is sneaky. One new thing I learned about Ana Rosa is she likes stealing stuff to write on. In the text it states, " I was turning into a little thief always stealing bits and pieces of papers to write on". The author included this information about the character because it builds character on what Ana Rosa does when no one is looking. If we didn't know this information about the character, the book would be different because we wouldn't know what Ana Rosa likes to do.

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A word to describe the character is Sly because she steals.

One new thing I learned about Ana Rosa is that she likes to steal anything you can write on. In the text it states, "I was turning into a little thief always stealing bits and pieces of paper to write on."

The author included this information about the character because she is so desperate for something to write on she steals tiny pieces of paper.

If we didn't know this information about the character, the book would be different because it wouldn't show that Ana Rosa is really desperate for a paper.

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A word to describe the character Ana rosa is sneaky because she hides Guario Note pad. One new thing I learned about Ana rosa is that she always steals paper to write.In the text it states" Sometimes it was the paper bags that Papi brought home his bottles of rum. Sometimes napkins or the grey paper that the shopkeepers use to wrap up goods." The author included this information about the character because it shows how much Ana Rosa likes to write. If we didn't know this information about the character, the book would be different because we would never know that Ana rosa liked to write.

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A word i describe guario is compassionate. one new thing i learned about guario is that he is calm and isnt all crazy like his personallity is calm and sweet. in the text it states "i know how it feels to want something so bad" and he wasnt mad at ana rosa like he gave her sympathy.The author included this information about guario because they want us to know he is forgiving and kind .if we didnt know this information about guario than we wouldnt know if he would ever forgive guario .

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1) A word to describe the character Mami is she wise

2) One new thing I learned about Mami is she's wise because In the text it states I think mami was telling me that there was no reason why i couldn´t try to be the first writer who wasn´t president of our

3) The author included this information about the character because Mami told Ana Rosa that there always has to be a first person to do it

5) If we didn't know this information about the character, the book would be different because Ana Rosa wouldn't know she could be the first person to write that wasn't for the president.

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A word to describe the character is agreeable.

One new thing I learned about Mami is she agrees with what Ana Rosa wants to do in life.  In the text it states, " She looked up and said, Ana Rosa, there always has to be a first person to do something.".

The author included this information about the character because Mami wants to believe in her children that they can do anything as long as they try to do it

If we didn't know this information about the character, the book would be different because I would think she doesn't want her to do it and work for something else

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A word to describe the character Ana rose is sneaky.
One new thing I learned about the character Ana rose is that she is sneaky because she would steal anything to write on to write her poems. I know this because In the text it states "I was turning into a little thief always stealing bits and pieces of paper to write on."
The author included this information about the character because it helps us learn more about Ana Rosa.
If we didn't know this information about the character, the book would be different because we wouldn't know that Ana Rosa wants a notebook or really wants to be a writer.

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One new thing i learned about papi is that he told ana rosa that she can't be a writer and that her head is gettitng bigger than her hat .and that caused mami to laugh when ana rosa told her but she noticed that she was not laughing in her heart but in her throat.  and that ana rosa noticed that mami dosen't say nothing to him because she respects papi and defends him.

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A word to describe the character is depressed.

One new thing I learned about Guario is that he cares for Ana Rosa because she wants something so bad just like Guario. In the text it states, "I know what it feels like, how what feels like I asked  to want something so bad".

The author included this information about the character because it shows that everyone has a goal and they would do anything for it.

If we didn't know this information about the character, the book would be different because it would show Guario getting mad and not caring about her

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A word to describe Ana Rosa is  miserable because she Stole gurario notepad One new thing I learned about Ana Rosa is she was a notebook but it cost 40 pesos In the text it states,my only notebook was for school mommy told me that a new notebook cost 40 pesos

The author included this information about the character because she really wants to write something but the mom doesn't let her because she's worried for her on safety because many people who writes never comes back

If we didn't know this information about the character, the book would be different because because it wouldn't have called

a mess like when the whole family is trying to look for guario notebook but they can't find it and Anna Rosa didn't want a notebook it wouldn't have happened

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A word to describe the character is sneaky.

One new thing I learned about Ana Rosa is that she was thinking about Guario notepad and how it was filled with empty pages In the text it states, " My brother Guario had a notepad. It was filled with pages of empty spaces".

The author included this information about the character because it shows how much Ana Rose cares about becoming a writer.

If we didn't know this information about the character, the book would be different because then Ana Rose wouldn't have cared about writing poems this badly.

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A word to describe Ana Rosa is desperate.

One new thing I learned about Ana Rosa is that she is desperate for the note-pad In the text it states, " I was turning into a little thief always stealing bits of pieces of paper to write on". and how her brother had a note-pad but he needs it to work on.

The author included this information about the character because she wanted to know how it feels to want something so bad but cant get it.

If we didn't know this information about the character, the book would be different because it would just be boring and there wouldn't be a lot of information about the character.

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A word to describe the character is sneaky

One new thing I learned about ana rosa  is that she likes to write i know this because in the text is states ¨ I was turning into a little thief always stealing bits and pieces of paper to write on¨

The author included this information about the character because it tells us what she liks to do the most

If we didn't know this information about the character, the book would be different because we wouldn't know that she like to wtite

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A word to describe the character ana rosa is that she is Desperate

One new thing I learned about ana rosa is that she was that Desperate to write that she started to steal some paper In the text it states, I was turning into a little thief always stealing bits and pieces of paper to write on.

The author included this information about the character because she want us to know what ana rosa wants to do when she gets older and also we can see how much she likes to write

If we didn't know this information about the character, the book would be different because then we are not going to know what she liked to do when she was free and also what she wanted to be.

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A word to describe the character is rude because she stole guarios notepad

One new thing I learned about Ana rose is that she likes to steal In the text it states that she stole guarios notepad

The author included this information about the character because it shows how much she likes to write

If we didn't know this information about the character, the book would be different because we wont know Ana rosa likes to write

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A word to describe Ana Rosa is confident

One new thing I learned about Ana Rosa is she wanted to be a writer and but it is impossible . in the text it states, "I knew it was a strange thing to want to do, because we sure didn't know any writers around here. In fact, Papi told me that in the Republica Dominicana, only the President could write books."

the author included this information about Ana Rosa because it's showing that she wants to become a writer but it is impossible to do it because the only writer that can do books is the president.

If we didn't know this information about the character, the book would be different because we will never know why it is impossible for Ana Rosa to make her dream come true.

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a word that describes guario is calm and patience because when Ana Rosa confesses to stealing pages from Guario's precious work notebook. Surprisingly, Guario doesn't get mad at her but remains calm, using the opportunity to teach her about the feeling of doing something wrong. This interaction reveals Guario's character as someone who values patience and understanding, even in difficult situations.

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A word to describe papi is rude.
One new thing I learned about papi is that he was not caring about his kid
In the text it states, "muchacha your head is bigger than your hat".The author included this information about the character because we needed to know that he was rude before
If we didn't know this information about the character, the book would be different because we would thing he is nice

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A word to describe Papi is Silly.

One new thing I learned about Papi is he's silly and he jokes around with Anna Rosa In the text it states, "Muchacha your head is getting bigger than your hat".

The author included this information about the character because we would have thought that Papi was just an old man drinking rum all day and sitting

If we didn't know this information about the character, the book would be different because we wouldn't see the little good side of papi that he has in his heart

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a word i describe papi is funny because he told ana that her head is getting  bigger  and that could affect her but maybe he is trying to say that she is getting to smart .one new thing i learned about papi is that he makes funny and unrude jokes in the text it states "Muchacha your head is sgetting bigger than your hat". the author included this information about papi because they want us to know that he is kind of a jokester and is really silly.if we didnt know this information about papi, the book would be different because he would be boring and not funny  and we wouldnt know papis personallity.

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A word to describe guario A hard worker.

One new thing I learned about Guario is he provides everything for the family he has a job he pays the bills I think he having a he has a loving sister In the text it states, "he turned around I Dash up to him and I threw and I threw my arms around his waist his parents moved down the Fly Away hairs in my ponytail I took your notepad I whispered it to his shirt I'm sorry".

The author included this information about Guario because he works for his money and he pays the bills he feeds the family and he's the only one who does work if he doesn't do any work the family is not going to get any money

If we didn't know this information about the character, the book would be different becauseyou will not know if he was a hard worker if he pays the bills or feeds the problem if we know only the dad doesn't do it we may assume that though older brother doesn't do it as well

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A word to describe the character mami is that she is so Cheerful

One new thing I learned about mami is she is so calm In the text it states, "I think mami was telling me that there was no reason why I could't try and be the first writer who wasn't president of ours".

The author included this information about the character because know we know that she is calm, cheerful,sly.

If we didn't know this information about the character, the book would be different because then we are not going to know that  calm, cheerful,sly like no feelings she going to be a rock.

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A word to describe the character is desperate.

One new thing I learned about Ana rosa is she just wants a notebook to write her stories In the text it states, " But my only notebook was for school Mami told me that a new notebook cost 40 pesos ¨.

The author included this information about the character because that is  why she stole his brother's notebook.

If we didn't know this information about the character, the book would be different because we would not know why she stole his brother's notebook.

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The word to describe Ana Rosa is daring. One new thing I learned about Ana Rosa is that she loves to write and she will do anything just to get a note book but can't wait so she stole her brother's note book. In the text it states "i was turning into a little thief". The author included this information about the character because it shows us how badly she wants to be a writer. If we didint know this information about the character we would have never known how much she loves to make stories

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A word to describe Papi is affectionate.

One new thing I learned about Guario is he cares for his sister and understands her In the text it states, "to want something really bad".

The author included this information about the character because he knows what Anna Rosa is going through

If we didn't know this information about the character, the book would be different because we wouldn't know what Guario wanted and if he ever wanted to achieve

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A word to describe the character is  Ana Rosa  is very smart and she is ready to be the first writer rather than the president.

One new thing I learned about the character Mami is quiet and she is very supportive to ana rosa and to her family

In the text it states, That Mami was the only person who knew I wanted to write books when I grew up.

The author included this information about the character because Ana rosa her dreams is to be a writer in the Dominican republic

If we didn't know this information about the character, the book would be different because if Ana Rosa did not want to be a writer the story would be boring.

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A word to describe the character is calm
One new thing I learned about Mami  is calm In the text it states, "Mami was the only person who knew I wanted to write books when I grew up." The author included this information about the character because so they can show how mami is

If we didn't know this information about the character, the book would be different because they

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A word to describe the character is Mami Tricky.

One new thing I learned about Mami is shes thoughtful In the  it states Finally she looked up and said, ''Ana Rosa,there always has to be a first person to do something.''

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A word to describe mami is brave

One new thing I learned about mami is... In the text it states, " Mami nodded her head but didn´t look up. I only had to stand there for a minute befor she said, It will ture up when it´s ready".

The author included this information about the character because she is brave for not telling the family that ana rosa had the note book

If we didn't know this information about the character, the book would be different because it would tell us that she is not brave

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A word to describe Papi is miserable. One new thing I learned about Papi is hes not happy. In the text it states, " your head is getting bigger than your head." he's saying that she should focus on something else than a notebook. The author included this information about the character because it shows that hes making his relationship with Ana Rosa harder for her. If we didn't know this about Papi, the book would be different because it would show that hes much cheerful.

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A word to describe the character is that guario is caring.

One new thing I learned about guario  is is that he didn't care that she took his notepad

In the text it states, "i took your notebook i said im sorry he said i know what it feel like".

The author included this information about the character because then we know that he is caring

If we didn't know this information about the character, the book would be different because then we think he is Mean

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A word to describe the character is sad

One new thing I learned about Guario is that he works hard In the text it states that he works hard

The author included this information about the character because he wants us to know that he always works

If we didn't know this information about the character, the book would be different because we will he was lazy

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A word to describe the Mami is Hopeless

One new thing I learned about Mami is In the text it states, "Mami was telling me there was no reason why I could try the first writer who was not´t the president".

The author included this information about the character because we would´n know how she could feel Ana-Rosa.

If we didn't know this information about the character, the book would be different because it would be boring and simple.

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A word to describe the character is patient. One new thing I learned about the character Ana Rosa mom is that she is patient I know this because In the text it states " Mami didn't say anything. she just kept turning her sheet over. Finally she looked up and said "Ana Rosa, there always has to be a first person to do something." This proves how Ana Rosa mom is being patient with her because she was supporting her by telling her that she can try. The author included this information about the character because it helps us learn more about Ana Rosa's mom. If we didn't know this information about the character, the book would be different because we wouldn't know how Ana Rosa mom was feeling.

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One word I can describe the character Guario is

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A word to describe the character is Mami is trustful

One new thing i learned about Mami is she knows a lot about Ana Rosa

The author included this information about the character because Mami knows Ana Rosa loves to do poems and to write

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a word to describe Ana Rosa is curious.

One new thing we learned about Ana Rosa is  she is confused about what Papi means her head is getting bigger. In the text it states, "Your papi says funny things sometimes, carino," she said. "He's a dreamer." "A dreamer?" I asked."

The author included this information about Ana Rosa because she heard about what Mami said about Papi being a dreamer which in conclusion, she probably means Papi is drunk and sometimes say some funny things like calling Ana Rosa's mind too clever.

If we didn't know this information about Ana Rosa, the book would be different because we would not know why Papi would say Ana Rosa's mind is too clever in which, Mami wouldn,t explain it.

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A word to describe the character is compassionate .

One new thing I learned about Mami is that she is fine with what Ana Rosa wants to do. In the text it states, "Ana Rosa, there always has to be a first person to do something. I think Mami was telling that there was no reason why I couldn't try".

The author included this information about the character because it shows how much Mami is fine that Ana Rosa wants to become a writer

If we didn't know this information about the character, the book would be different because then Mami wouldn't have cared about what Ana Rosa wants to be.

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1) A word to describe the character Papi is thoughtless

2) One new thing I learned about Papi is he's thoughless because In the text it states "Muchacha, your head is getting bigger than your hat.

3)The author included this information about the character because Papi doesn't believe that Ana Rosa will never become a wirter.

4) If we didn't know this information about the character, the book would be different because Ana rosa wouldn't know if Papi thinks if she will ever become a wirter.

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A word to describe the character Anarosa is intelligent  because she loves to right books and loves to read and reading is what inspired to start to right .

One new thing I learned about Ana Rosa is that she loves to write books but she does not have a notebook and she knows that the notebook is expensive, and her parents can not afford to buy one . In the text it states, "As Mami herself said there always has to be a first person to do something".

The author included this information about the character because she wantid to give us a mesigg that anyone can do anything.

If we didn't know this information about the character, the book would be different because we wudint know who  incuriged the writer to do what shes doing now.,