Week 4 - Characterization

Character traits are adjectives that describe the qualities of a character. 
Read the following passage from a story: 
Mercy snorted. She should have known better than to challenge Victoria. Of all Mercy's friends, Victoria talked loudest, ran fastest, and took the most risks. She bragged about the time she convinced her older brothers to spend a weekend building her a fort. Mercy liked to call Victoria "Buster". "Because you are always busting things up," she laughed. Victoria wore the nickname with pride. 
Based on the passage, which of the following is one of Victoria's traits?

• forgetful
• confused
• bold
• shy

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What character trait is revealed here?
After glancing around to make sure she wasn't being watched, Marissa slide the candy bar into her pocket.  She walked out of store casually, not stopping to pay.

• selfish
• sneaky
• thrifty
• rude

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What character trait is revealed in this passage?
Jonathan looked at the homeless dog walking down the street of his neighborhood.  He approached the dog, slowly cautiously, with his hands stretched outward.  After gaining his trust, Jonathan took the dog home, gave him a warm bath, and big bowl of food.

• impulsive
• obsessed
• humble
• compassionate

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

She saw the old lady struggling with the heavy bags and she offered to carry them for her.

What trait does this show about the underlined character?

• Angry

• Jealous

• Helpful

• Funny

No one want to play with Lena because she always tells everyone else what to do. She insists that everyone do things her way and will not listen to anyone else's ideas.

Which word best characterizes Lena?

• impolite

• cruel

• bossy

• irresponsible

The dragon stood beside the treasure, fiercely protecting it. No one would be able to take it from him.

Which word characterizes the dragon?

• Creative

• Afraid

• Determined

• Nervous

She stroked the kitten's fur and made sure it felt safe.

Which word best characterizes the underlined person?

• Strong

• Creative

• Anxious

• Loving

The explorer marched through the jungle to discover the ancient ruins.

Which word best characterizes the explorer?

• Awkward

• Brave

• Afraid

• Surprised

The earth science that studies fossil organisms and related remains is called _______________.

• paleontology

• inaudible

• autonomous

• biodiversidy

If something is _______________, it is impossible to hear.

• inaudible

• autonomous

• biodiversidy

• transcribe