Character Traits

What is a character trait?

• A character's name
• A word that tells what a character looks like
• A word that describe what a character is like on the inside
• The setting of a story

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

Which of these does NOT help a reader figure out a character's traits?

• the character's actions
• the character's words
• the character's thoughts
• the character's pets

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

Can a character's traits change from the beginning to the end of a story?

• Of course!
• No way!

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

Why should a reader pay close attention to the characters when reading a story?

• because Miss Pelletier said to
• because the characters can help the reader figure out the lesson of the story
• because they need to finish the book
• because they are taking an AR test on that story

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Which character trait would best describe a girl who always uses nice manners and says "please" and "thank you" all the time?

• rude
• active
• polite
• dishonest

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

• friendly
• responsible
• energetic
• irresponsible

How can you PROVE that a character trait best describes a character in a story?

• use text evidence
• ask your friend
• make a guess
• read the story again

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.K.3