Characterization, Setting, and Inferring Pre-Assessment

A character trait is an adjective that describes a character's _________________.

• emotion at a specific point in time

• personality

• appearance

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.1.3

Which is NOT an example of a character trait?

• Bossy

• Scared

• Responsible

• Shy

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

Which of the following is an example of a character trait?

• Adventurous

• Tall

• Sad

• Hungry

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

Which example does the author directly tell you the character trait?

• He tapped his foot anxiously.

• "I wouldn't trust that man," said Ma.

• Frank was a shy, quiet person.

• Every time he earned a high grade, he would hang the test on his wall.

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which example does the author SHOW you the character trait?

• Marcia was a good listener and wonderful friend.

• Marcia felt the knot in her stomach grow when she saw the number of questions on the test, and she tugged her hair anxiously.

• Marcia was a nervous person.

• Marcia was an optimist who always believed the best about people.

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

“We did it! We did it! We did it!” Mia bragged, slapping her hand against the table, scattering toast crumbs, knocking aside teaspoons and almost smearing the butter in her excitement.“Whoa!” her brother exclaimed, surprised by her enthusiasm. “Well, congratulations!” Mia stood up and excitedly paced around the kitchen, transforming her walk around the breakfast table into a victory parade. Her brother laughed, surprised and entertained. “Who are you, and what have you done with my sister, Mia?” he teased.

Based on the passage, what can you infer about the main character Mia?

• Mia is always outgoing and loud.

• Mia is shy.

• Mia is not very athletic.

• Mia does not usually brag or show this much enthusiasm.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

A character, Carson, looks up to his older sister. His sister had an art show coming up. The week before show, she told Carson not to go into her room and peek at her project. Carson followed her rules and didn’t try to go in. “I hope it’s a painting of me!” thought Carson.

What evidence supports that Carson is “respectful”?

• Carson's sister has an art show coming up.

• Carson's sister told him not to peek at her project.

• Carson followed his sister's rules and didn't go into her room.

• Carson hoped the art project was a painting of him.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

In the passage below, what can you infer about Randolph using clues from the setting?

One summer day, Randolph the Bright slept alone in his room in the castle at Reddington. The light of the morning seeped slowly through his curtains. Randolph blinked against the day, smiling as his dream came to a peaceful conclusion.

• Randolph is a mean person.

• Randolph is a prince or king.

• Randolph has an older sister.

• The setting doesn't give me any clues about Randolph.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

If the setting of the passage below was Lena's birthday party, what could you infer?

Lena laughed loudly. "I can't believe you did that!" she said, smiling.

• Lena might have received an unexpected present.

• Lena might be a very selfish character.

• Lena might be mad at her best friend.

• Lena might be talking to her uncle.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

In the passage below, what can you infer about the setting of the story?

When the men reached Oregon, they stepped out of their wagons and hugged. The journey was long and dangerous, but they made it. Soon, their families would follow their trail in their own wagons, leaving their homes in the East to meet them in this brand new land: the West.

• The story might take place on a different planet.

• The story might take place in the past.

• The story might take place in a desert.

• We can't make any inferences about the setting from this passage.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.2.1