Character Traits

Betty's friends accidentally broke one of the teacher's iPads. Her friends wanted her to lie but she decided telling the teacher would be the right thing to do.

• friendly
• honest
• selfish
• rude

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

Anthony's mom always tells him to clean his room, but he usually doesn't. His clothes are all over the floor and he has food crumbs everywhere.

• messy
• clean
• smart
• joyful

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

Aaron always is able to make his friends and family laugh. He likes to tell jokes and do magic tricks!

• sad
• funny
• gentle
• lazy

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

Katy's teacher can always count on her to be ready in the morning. She is always ready to pass out the papers and help her friends.

• lazy
• cheerful
• happy
• responsible

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

Garrett does not share even when he has a lot of stuff. When his mom made cookies he took 5 cookies just for himself even when everyone else only got one.

• gentle
• smart
• friendly
• selfish

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

Heather is always interested in what people are doing. She is always excited to know and learn new things.

• adventurous
• dangerous
• curious
• mad

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

Jake is Amanda’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 Amanda. He takes off his hooded sweatshirt and offers it to her. She gratefully accepts. Jake is now colder, but he is happier. What character trait does Jake demonstrate?

• Athletic
• Kindhearted
• Grateful
• Thoughtless

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is a character trait?

• A character's name
• A word that tells what a character looks like
• A word that describe what a character is like on the inside
• The setting of a story

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

Which of these does NOT help a reader figure out a character's traits?

• the character's actions
• the character's words
• the character's thoughts
• the character's pets

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

How can you PROVE that a character trait best describes a character in a story?

• use text evidence
• ask your friend
• make a guess
• read the story again

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.K.3