Character Traits

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What are traits?

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descriptive adjectives that tell you what a character is like

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What can you use to figure out what a character’s traits are? Options: what the character says, what the character thinks, how other characters react to the character, all of the above

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all of the above

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True or False: Characters can only be humans.

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False

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An author writes, “The girl was very patient.” This is an example of ________.

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the author telling you directly what a character is like

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An author reveals that a character is courageous through the character’s words, actions and thoughts. This is an example of ________.

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the author showing you indirectly what a character is like

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What is the author using to show Nicki’s trait of being friendly?

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Nicki’s actions

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A character, Flora, goes on a field trip to an amusement park. She tells her teacher she’s scared to go on the roller coasters. “No way I’m going on those!” she thinks. Flora’s classmates comment on how she’s shaking and looks pale. Based on this evidence, one trait that describes Flora is ________. Options: fierce, cowardly, talented, bold.

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cowardly

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A character, Vishal, wants to be the president of the fourth grade class. He runs in the election and wins. He says, “Not only am I going to lead the fourth grade, I’m going to be president of the United States one day!” Based on this evidence, one trait that describes Vishal is ________.

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ambitious

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Character trait that best describes Grandpa based on the story: Grandpa was 85 years old and had gone through many experiences in his life. Everyone in Grandpa’s building went to him for advice. He always had the right answers. He helped people with their problems and gave them great recipes to try. “I’ve never met someone who knows as much as you do, Gramps!” exclaimed Simon.

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wise

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What evidence supports the fact that Carson is 'respectful'? Options: Carson’s sister had an art show coming up, Carson’s sister told him not peek at her project, Carson followed his sister’s rules and didn't go in her room, Carson hoped the art project was a painting of him.

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Carson followed his sister’s rules and didn't go in her room.