Character Traits and Supporting Evidence
Authored by Andrew Weston
English
6th - 7th Grade
CCSS covered
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Don saw that the baby was asleep. He decided there was enough time to go out and meet his friends, the baby would be okay alone in the home. The phone rang. It was Sandra, his wife. “Why are you calling me now?” he shouted.
What character trait best describes Don?
Hard-working
Glamorous
Meek
Irresponsible
Answer explanation
Don's decision to leave the baby alone at home shows a lack of responsibility for the child's safety, indicating that he is irresponsible.
Tags
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Don saw that the baby was asleep. He decided there was enough time to go out and meet his friends, the baby would be okay alone in the home. The phone rang. It was Sandra, his wife. “Why are you calling me now?” he shouted.
Which piece of textual evidence helped you to identify his character trait?
Don saw that the baby was asleep.
He decided there was enough time to go out and meet his friends, the baby would be okay alone in the home.
The phone rang. It was Sandra, his wife.
“Why are you calling me now?” he shouted.
Answer explanation
The evidence "He decided there was enough time to go out and meet his friends, the baby would be okay alone in the home" shows Don's irresponsibility and lack of concern for the baby's safety, highlighting his careless character trait.
Tags
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Don saw that the baby was asleep. He decided there was enough time to go out and meet his friends, the baby would be okay alone in the home. The phone rang. It was Sandra, his wife. “Why are you calling me now?” he shouted.
What aspect helped you to identify his character trait?
Feeling
Action
Speech
Thought
Answer explanation
Don's thought process reveals his character trait. He believes the baby is okay alone, indicating a level of carelessness or lack of responsibility, which is highlighted by his reaction to Sandra's call.
Tags
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Eric looked at the time and saw that he was a little late. People were lining up for the bus, but he saw that he may not get a seat. He quickly decided he must get a seat, so he pushed past the women in front and got on the bus. The woman was stopped by the driver as the bus was full. She glared angrily at Eric as the bus drove off.
What character trait best describes Eric?
Courageous
Impolite
Dishonest
Respectful
Answer explanation
Eric's decision to push past others to secure a seat shows a lack of consideration for those waiting, making him impolite. His actions caused frustration for the woman who was blocked, highlighting his disregard for social etiquette.
Tags
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Eric looked at the time and saw that he was a little late. People were lining up for the bus, but he saw that he may not get a seat. He quickly decided he must get a seat, so he pushed past the women in front and got on the bus. The woman was stopped by the driver as the bus was full. She glared angrily at Eric as the bus drove off.
Which piece of textual evidence helped you to identify his character trait?
Eric looked at the time and saw that he was a little late.
People were lining up for the bus, but he saw that he may not get a seat.
He quickly decided he must get a seat, so he pushed past the women in front and got on the bus.
She glared angrily at Eric as the bus drove off.
Answer explanation
The evidence "He quickly decided he must get a seat, so he pushed past the women in front and got on the bus" shows Eric's determination and selfishness, highlighting his character trait of being assertive and inconsiderate.
Tags
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Eric looked at the time and saw that he was a little late. People were lining up for the bus, but he saw that he may not get a seat. He quickly decided he must get a seat, so he pushed past the women in front and got on the bus. The woman was stopped by the driver as the bus was full. She glared angrily at Eric as the bus drove off.
What aspect helped you to identify his character trait?
Feeling
Action
Speech
Thought
Answer explanation
Eric's character trait is identified through his action of pushing past the women to get on the bus. This demonstrates his urgency and determination to secure a seat, highlighting a self-centered aspect of his personality.
Tags
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.4.3
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Anne left the classroom quickly. She saw Debbie standing in the corridor. “How are you?” Anne enquired. Debbie smiled as she replied “Can’t complain…I have tried, but no one listens.”
What character trait best describes Debbie?
Meek
Fearless
Quiet
Witty
Answer explanation
Debbie's response, "I have tried, but no one listens," shows a clever twist on a common phrase, indicating her humor. This wit reflects her ability to make light of a frustrating situation, making 'Witty' the best descriptor.
Tags
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
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