Character Traits Practice @smitty's products

Lillian believed the school lunch was gross and unhealthy. She decided she wanted to collect signatures from kids to make an impression on the principal. She spent all of her recesses for the next week, collecting as many signatures as she could, to prove to the principal there needed to be a change to the school lunch.

Based off Lillian's actions, which word best describes her character?

• Nice

• Funny

• Ambitious

• Creative

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CCSS.RL.4.3

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James was walking back from recess with his class, when a basketball rolled past him. Without thinking, he kicked the ball as hard as he could towards the playground full of kindergarteners. The ball sailed through the air with great force. "What a great kick," he thought and kept walking. Next thing he knew, he could hear a little kid wailing in pain. He knew exactly what happened. It made him feel bad for kicking the ball without thinking.

Based on James' feelings, which word best describes his character?

• Courteous

• Careless

• Jealous

• Adventerous

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CCSS.RL.4.3

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Ready, set, go! Kinnley took off like a rocket launching into space! She had spent every single day for the last month training for this race. Her body felt good and prepared. She was 'in the zone' and nothing could stop her. Eventually when she looked up, she saw the finish line kand two other racers ahead of her. She gave one last final push of energy. She was not willing to finish the race unless she gave it her all.

Basked on Kinnley's thoughts, which word would describe her character?

• Fearful

• Happy

• Communicative

• Devoted

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CCSS.RL.4.3

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Skylar hated being called on in class. It wasn't that she didn't know the answer, because she did. She just always felt really embarrassed by having the attention on her. However, her mom says she has no problem speaking her mind at home. In fact, she cannot get her to quiet down. Even so, when called on in class, the teacher has to repeat everything she says because her voice barely makes a sound.

Based on Skylar's actions at school, which word describes her character?

• Outgoing

• Shy

• Impolite

• Boring

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

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Teddy had the most amazing birthday ever! Grandma gave him twenty dollars and his mom let him spend it on whatever he wanted. Candy was his jam! He bought every type of candy you could think of and shoved it all into his backpack. When Teddy got to school, he handed the candy out to everyone that he saw. He only saved one candy bar for himself.

Based off Teddy's actions, which word best describes his character?

• Crazy

• Funny

• Hyper

• Generous

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.6.3

Lucas was walking to school when he heard a small, weak meow coming from the tree above. That's when he saw the cutest kitten stuck in the tree. The silly kitty had climbed himself into a trap. Now, Lucas wasn't particularly fond of heights, but he couldn't let this kitten remain stranded. Plop! He dropped his heavy pack and slowly began climbing this windy tree. When he looked down, his stomach felt like it fell to the ground. He kept climbing anyway until he reached the screaming kitten.

Based on Lucas's actions, which word describes his character?

• Courageous

• Smart

• Hardworking

• Fun

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.K.3

Joe was sitting at his desk anxiously waiting for his math test back. In the past, he did not get the best of grades. This really upset his mother, even though he always studied. This time he decided to study and practice his multiplication even more. He worked very hard every night for an entire week prior to his exam. It was important to make his mom happy and to succeed.

Based on his thoughts and actions, which word best describes Joe's character?

• Motivated

• Chatty

• Funny

• Nice

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.K.3

Jane had been having a terrible time lately. Salina the new girl at school, has become instant friends with her best friend, Kali. Ever since the new kid came, Kali barely says hi to Jane. When sharing with her mother how hurt Jane was by Kali's actions, her mother suggested talking to Kali and sharing how being ignored was making her feel. The next day, she did exactly that. It turns out, Kali had been too wrapped up in the new friend, so she didn't realize she had been ignoring her other friend.

Which word would best describe Jane's mother?

• Odd

• Easygoing

• Pushy

• Wise

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CCSS.RL.4.3

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

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"Students, please take out your math journal," said Levi's teacher. Levi reaches into his desk, grabs his journal, gives it a huge tug, and...crash. Everything falls out of his desk. The whole class turns and sees loose, crumpled papers, pencils, and five classroom books, bent and squished. Levi's face turns red as he picks up all of his stuff and restuffs it into his desk.

Which word describes Levi's characcter?

• Motivated

• Friendly

• Unorganized

• Brave

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.K.3

It's a warm, tropical 70 degrees outside. I look out past the white, sandy beach and feast my eyes upon the blue, tropical waters. I dig my toes in the white, fluffy sand. "This has to be the best day of my life," thought Chloe. As I inhale the fresh sea breeze air, I hear someone calling my name. I look up, and I am immediately snapped back to reality. It is my teacher calling on me to answer the math problem. I shake my head to wake up, and respond to my teacher with, "huh?"

Which word would describe Chloe?

• Silly

• Daydreamer

• Wild

• Shy

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.K.3