Characterization Practice

"Wasn't that a great basketball game? I can't believe it went into overtime. How suspenseful!" said Wyatt.

"It was boring compared to a football game. Football is much more entertaining to watch than basketball," replied Noah.

Wyatt ignored his friend. Noah was always saying things like that. "Do you want some chips and salsa?"

"Not really," Noah answered. "Don't you have any normal potato chips in your house?"

Which character trait best describes Noah?

• charming

• selfish

• argumentative

• creative

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

"Did you get your basketball shoes last night?" Tally asked Charlotte.

"Yes, my mom and I went shopping, and I picked out a red pair of shoes," Charlotte replied.

"Red?! We were all going to get the same pair of orange and black high tops, remember?"

"I tried that pair on, but I didn't think they were very comfortable. Besides, I don't really like the idea of having the same pair as everyone else. I think that looks silly," explained Charlotte.

Which character trait best describes Charlotte?

• rowdy

• comfortable

• energetic

• independent

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

"Mrs. Meyers, may I speak with you?" asked Mary as the other students headed outside for their next class.

"Sure. Let's sit down." Mrs Meyers pulled a chair close to her desk. "What is it, Mary?"

"Do you remember the writing that was found on some of the desks last week?"

"Yes, I remember quite well. Did you take part in the vandalism?"

"Kind of. I didn't write anything myself, but I was there when my cousin and her friends did it," Mary cofessed.

Which character trait best describes Mary?

• disgruntled

• honest

• arrogant

• obedient

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

"Dawn, would you clean out the dishwasher for me? I really want to play some video games before I have to go to hockey practice," asked Craig.

"No. Cleaning out the dishwasher is your chore," Dawn answered.

"It would be a shame if Mom and Dad found out that your got sent to the principal;s office because of what happened at lunch on Monday," warned Craig.

"Ugh!" Dawn grunted, as she opened the dishwasher.

Which character trait best describes Craig?

• dishonest

• persistent

• manipulative

• courageous

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Emma opened the door to her mom's van and climbed inside.

"Well, aren't you a sight! You have a scrape on your cheek and your leg from Sunday's bike accident, a bruise on your leg from tripping over the kitchen chair a week ago, and now something else? What happened today?" her mom said, noticing her daughter's bandaged finger.

"I accidentally cut some skin on my finger with my scissors," Emma answered.

Which character trait best describes Emma?

• lazy

• reliable

• embarrassed

• clumsy

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Mom was driving Chris to his art class. Suddenly, she groaned. "It looks like we are going to get stuck waiting for a train again."

Chris reached into his bag and pulled out a book. "You need to be like me, Mom. I always have a book with me, ready to read in times like these."

"You're right." said Mom, "You always seem to have a book with you these days, Chris."

"I'm proud of you for setting such a lofty goal," said Mom.

Which character trait best describes Chris?

• generous

• compassionate

• prepared

• daring

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3