Personality Traits

When the orthodontist finishes putting braces on Anna’s teeth, Anna looks in the mirror and smiles. As she and her mom leave the office, she pictures herself with perfectly straight teeth two years from now.

We can infer that Anna is...

• pessimistic

• optimistic

• insensitive

• compassionate

When the orthodontist finishes putting braces on Anna’s teeth, Anna looks in the mirror and smiles. As she and her mom leave the office, she pictures herself with perfectly straight teeth two years from now.

What type of evidence tells you about Anna's personality trait?

• thought

• dialogue

• action

• feeling

Becca was tired of hearing Kara talk about tomorrow’s game. “You know that the team we are playing is undefeated, right?” she snapped. “We have no chance at all of winning.”

We can infer that Becca is...

• optimistic

• pessimistic

• insensitive

• compassionate

Becca was tired of hearing Kara talk about tomorrow’s game. “You know that the team we are playing is undefeated, right?” she snapped. “We have no chance at all of winning.”

What type of evidence tells you about Becca's personality trait?

• thought

• action

• dialogue

• feeling

Why is Miss Valerie getting so emotional about a pet bird? Mike thought. Did she expect it to live forever?

We can infer that Mike is...

• pessimistic

• optimistic

• insensitive

• compassionate

Why is Miss Valerie getting so emotional about a pet bird? Mike thought. Did she expect it to live forever?

What type of evidence tells you about Mike's personality trait?

• thought

• dialogue

• feeling

• action

After watching the news and seeing the devastation caused by the tornado, Carter felt sick to his stomach. His heart hurt for the families that had lost their homes.

What type of evidence tells you about Carter's personality trait?

• thought

• dialogue

• feeling

• action

“Hey, Luis, why don’t you pick on someone closer to your own size… like me,” said Jalen.

What type of evidence tells you about Jalen's personality trait?

• thought

• dialogue

• feeling

• action

Will looked right, and then left. No one was around. He quickly slid the five dollar bill into his pocket.

We can infer that Will is...

• pessimistic

• insensitive

• courageous

• deceitful

Will looked right, and then left. No one was around. He quickly slid the five dollar bill into his pocket.

What type of evidence tells you about Will's personality trait?

• thought

• action

• dialogue

• feeling