Character Traits

True or False: We can tell what a character is like by what they say, what they do, how they interact with others for example.

• True

• False

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Is the underlined word a positive or negative character trait?

Sampson was so lazy that he spent every day watching TV, even when he had chores to attend to.

• Positive

• Negative

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Is the underlined word a positive or negative character trait?

Above all else, Timmy was loyal. Once he was your friend, he was your friend forever.

• Positive

• Negative

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Is the underlined word a positive or negative character trait?

Uncle Bob was a resourceful man who could build a table from sticks he found in the forest or cook a gourmet meal using whatever he found in the freezer.

• Positive

• Negative

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Is the underlined word a positive or negative character trait?

Knowing that his Aunt Alicia was short-tempered, Rob put off telling her he would not be able to mow her grass this week.

• Negative

• Positive

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Is the underlined word a positive or negative character trait?

John also complained that his brother was unimaginative and seldom had an original idea.

• Positive

• Negative

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

When Kaitlin got to Patrick's apartment, she noticed a foul smell. She looked around and saw several half-filled cans of soda and some uncooked chicken wings that had gone bad in a pan in the kitchen. She also noticed that all the lights and televisions were on and that Patrick wasn't home.

What trait does Patrick show?

• confused

• smelly

• irresponsible

• brave

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Rocky's cousin brought him to a party. Rocky didn't know anyone at the party. Shortly after getting there, Rocky's cousin disappeared. Rocky made a lot of new friends at this party and had a great time.

Which trait best describes Rocky based on the text?

• furious

• outgoing

• nervous

• athletic

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Jonathan invited a bunch of friends over to his house. He then talked to them for hours about all the trophies that he had won, his rare comic book collection, and how much money his dad makes. His friends did not enjoy their time at Jonathan's.

Which trait best describes Jonathan based on the text?

• bashful

• conceited

• controlling

• intelligent

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Craig is a football player training over the summer for next season. The coach demands that all players come in at 6:00 AM and lift weights until 8:00 AM, when practice begins. Craig gets there at 5:00 AM to begin his training.

Which trait best describes Craig based on the text?

• unconcerned

• irresponsible

• dedicated

• lazy

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3