Characterization

Read the sentences.

Let's go, Gwen said. "I can't wait a second longer!"

Based on these sentences, how is Gwen probably feeling?

• excited

• content

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

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At the end of the game, Stanley walked off the field, head down, trying to hold back tears.

Based on this sentence, how is Stanley probably feeling?

• eager

• disappointed

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

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Luke peered over Megan's shoulder as she wrote the note. He just wanted to see what she was saying!

Based on these sentences, what is Luke probably like?

• timid

• nosy

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

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Cora made sure that she spent the same amount of money on gifts for each of her friends. She didn't want to seem to be favoring anyone.

Based on these sentences, what is Cora probably like?

• fair

• selfish

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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Tessa was talking to him, but Chad got out his phone and began scrolling through his messages.

Based on this sentence, what is Chad probably like?

• rude

• caring

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

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Kayla's breath heaved in her chest, but still she ran on and on toward the finish line.

Based on this sentence, what is Kayla probably like?

• determined

• rude

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

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Ryan kept jiggling his foot under the desk and glancing at the clock.

Based on this sentence, how is Ryan probably feeling?

• impatient

• disappointed

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

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Gina went trick-or-treating with two candy bags this year. One was for her, and one was for her friend Maggie, who was sick and had to stay home.

Based on these sentences, what is Gina probably like?

• lazy

• thoughtful

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

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Garrett asked that the math award be given to his whole team instead of just him. "I couldn't have done it without them," he said.

Based on these sentences, what is Garrett probably like?

• humble

• snobby

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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Maybe next time, Abby said with a sigh, placing her head in her hands.

Based on this sentence, how is Abby probably feeling?

• disappointed

• amused

• grateful

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3