Character Traits Day 2

What is a character trait?

• What someone is like on the inside

• What someone looks like

• A rumor or lie about someone

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.1.3

Mary had been trying to solve the same math problem for an hour. She kept writing and rewriting the problem over and over again. When she kept getting the wrong answer, she put her hands on her head, leaned back in her chair and said, “I quit!!!!

• Mary is sleepy.

• Mary is frustrated.

• Mary is happy.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

Jose was jumping up and down and watching out the window. He could not wait for his mother to get home. She was bringing his new baby sister home for the first time. He wanted to see her and play with her for the first time.

• Jose is disappointed.

• Jose is excited.

• Jose is upset.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

Daisy worked hard at every practice she went to. She kicked the soccer ball in her front yard for about an hour each day. When her coach told her she needed to fix things, she listened carefully and did what he said.

• Daisy is silly

• Daisy is lazy

• Daisy is dedicated

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

Amanda’s dad asked her what happened to the lamp that was broken in the living room. She knew that she and her sister had broken it when they were playing with the basketball. She told her father the truth about what happened.

• honest

• deceitful

• dishonest

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.1.3

Grant never wants to share his things. When his friends come over, he will only let them play with the toys that he does not want to play with. He does not ever give his friends a chance to use his things or share any of his snacks or treats.

• generous

• selfish

• polite

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.1.3

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.7.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Lyle's cousin Ted works at a packing plant. After Lyle asked Ted to get him a job there several times, Ted went out of his way and got Lyle hired. The night before Lyle's first day, Lyle stayed up late hanging out with friends. Then he slept in and arrived at the packing plant an hour late. During his training, Lyle was yawning and almost fell asleep on the line. Ted shook his head in disgust.

What trait does Lyle show?

• foolish

• fair

• clever

• responsible

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Jake is Cassie's older brother. One day they are walking home from school when a cold front rolls in and the temperature drops 20 degrees. Jake is dressed more appropriately for the weather than Cassie. He takes off his hooded sweatshirt and offers it to her. She gratefully accepts. Jake is now colder, but he is happier.

Which trait best describes Jake based on the text?

• silly

• adventurous

• malicious

• considerate

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

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.7.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3