- Analyzing characters in short stories - Text: "Don't Call Me Names" - Seven aspects to analyze characters - Words - Actions - Reactions - Feelings - Movements - Thoughts - Mannerisms - Characters in the story - Ayo - Personality: Naughty, childish - Evidence: Popped Mel in the ribs - Aspect: Actions - Mel - Personality: Serious - Evidence: Said "stop it" and "cut it out" to Ayo - Aspect: Words - Feeling: Frustrated - Ticket Collector - Personality: Rude, mean - Evidence: Called Ayo "dummy" and "stupid idiot" - Aspect: Words - Action: Grabbed Mel's arm and pushed him - Teacher - Personality: Fair, considerate - Evidence: Punished both Ayo and Mel for their wrongdoings - Aspect: Words and actions - Consideration: Asked ticket collector not to call anyone names - Key details about characters - Ayo and Mel are primary school students - Reason: Childish behavior - Teacher listened to all sides before deciding - Reason: Showed fairness and consideration - Application of analysis - Read short stories in detail - Identify seven aspects to understand characters fully - Extra reading suggestion - Story: "The Apple Tree" - Task: Analyze personalities of parents and child using the seven aspects