Character Traits Review

Renee checked her watch while she tapped her fingers on the table. "We need to get going, Mom, or we are going to miss the entire picnic. We should have left twenty-five minutes ago!"

"I'm just double checking to make sure we have sunscreen and insect repellent packed. I suppose we should find some hats to wear, too. The sun's rays can be especially harmful at this time of the day if we aren't well covered."

What character trait bests describes Renee's mom?

• cautious

• shy

• determined

• greedy

"Give me that tape," Brian demanded, reaching for the roll of tape Sam was holding. "I need to use it."

Paige glanced over at the boys. "Aren't you forgetting to say something, Brian?" she prompted.

"Oh, I guess I am forgetting a word. Give it to me now," said Brian, snatching the tape out of Sam's hands.

What character trait best describes Brian

• friendly

• dishonest

• wise

• rude

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

"Mrs. Meyers, may I speak with you," asked Mary as the other students were heading outside for recess.

"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 the side of the playground last week?" Mary asked.

"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 confessed.

What character trait best describes Mary?

• organized

• honest

• obedient

• rude

The tomcat stretched lazily and then licked his paw. "I'm taking off for a bit," he told his son.

"You're going to search for some milk, aren't you? Can I come along?" his son asked. "I'm thirsty, too."

"Not today," father Tomcat answered. He had no intention of introducing his son to the porch step where the farmer's wife set out a bowl of milk for him as soon as the sun was at the highest point in the sky. If he came, I'd have to share my milk. No way!!

Which character trait best describes the tomcat?

• loyal

• stubborn

• greedy

• generous

"The next five days are going to be incredible!" Brad commented as they drove down the bumpy, gravel road toward the camp check-in station. He looked back down at the camp brochure he had opened on his lap. "Dad, what do you think I should do first - the zip line, the waterslide, or the obstacle course?"

Brad's father laughed. "Let's just worry about getting you checked in for now, and locating your cabin. There will be lots of time for your new activities after I leave."

Which character trait best describes Brad?

• adventurous

• arrogant

• lazy

• worried

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

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 my finger with a pair of scissors in art class," Emma answered.

Which character trait best describes Emma?

• lazy

• embarrassed

• clumsy

• reliable

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

"No! Emptying out the dishwasher is your job," Dawn answered.

"It would be a shame if Mom and Dad found out that you 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?

• persistent

• courageous

• dishonest

• manipulative

"I am so angry right now," hissed Andrea. "I can't believe Kelly told the teacher that she saw me cheating on the test."

"How do you know Kelly told the teacher? Maybe Mrs. Hansen saw you herself," replied Ashley.

Andrea glared at Ashley. "I just know, okay? I saw Kelly watching me. I need to come up with a plan that will teach Kelly to mind her own business" She paused. "I know. I am going to put something in her locker, like one of my brother's sweaty socks. Her locker will smell for weeks!"

Which character trait best describes Andrea?

• forgetful

• vindictive

• kind

• silly

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.W.5.9A

Katie and her grandmother sat down at the table to eat lunch.

"Well, it took some thought, but I think I managed to make a lunch you will eat," said Grandma.

Kelly looked at the food on her plate. "Grandma, I can't eat this. You put butter on my crustless ham sandwich, and my potato chips are touching my applesauce!" Katie complained.

Which character trait best describes Katie?

• happy

• indecisive

• picky

• forgetful

Rob's mom stood in front of the TV screen.

"Mom, I can't see my game!" Rob cried.

"Rob, did you clean your room like I asked?" she demanded.

"I'm going to do it later," Rob replied.

"No, you will do it now," Mom said.

Rob trudged to his room. Five minutes later, he was back in front of the TV playing his game.

His mom silently walked to his room and opened his closet. A mountain of dirty clothes, shoes and sports equipment tumbled out at her feet. "Rob, get back in here!" she shouted.

Which character trait best describes Rob?

• clever

• determined

• funny

• lazy

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2