Characterization Review

Adrian wanted to dunk a basketball more than anything. He would not give up until he could do it. He would work in the gym for hours practicing his steps and jumping at just the right time.

Adrian is...

• sad

• lazy

• determined

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Hudson does not want anyone to help him with his chores, Even though there are a lot of clothes to put away, he wants to do it all by himself. He wants everyone to stay out of his room when he is cleaning it so he can do it all alone.

Hudson is...

• bossy

• friendly

• independent

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Andy saw his neighbor struggling to get his lawn mower running, so Andy went over to his neighbor’s house and filled up his lawn mower with gas. When it still wouldn’t start, Andy lent him his lawn mower.  What character trait does Andy demonstrate?

• Intelligent

• Helpful

• Hateful

• Nervous

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Juliana's room looks like it was hit by a tornado.  There are dirty clothes all over the floor.  Her desk is covered with papers, candy wrappers, and soda cans.  Even her bed is a mountain of clothes, pillows, and stuffed animals. Which word best describes Juliana?

• tidy

• tired

• messy

• rude

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Josiah saw his grandmother pull into the driveway as he was finishing his homework. He ran outside to see what she bought at the store. His grandmother said, “How was your day, Josiah?” He told her it was pretty good and asked her how many bags she had in the back. She said it was plenty of stuff, but she could get it. He smiled and said, “Nah, grandma, I’m gonna help you!” Josiah reached in and grabbed as many bags as he could safely carry.

• athletic

• courteous

• intelligent

• joyful

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Henry doesn’t enjoy math class. He doesn’t know why people have to learn it if you don’t use it in life. So when his teacher gives Henry homework he simply throws it away on his way out the classroom. Each day, when asked for last night’s assignment, Henry always makes up an excuse. Today he says, “Well, my sister was sick last night so I couldn’t do it,” Henry claims. He smiles when the teacher believes him. He doesn’t even have a sister.

• determined

• dishonest

• athletic

• bossy

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

“Jeff, slow down on your bike!” his uncle called from his front porch. Jeff didn’t care though. He kept zooming down the street. Jeff saw a puddle up ahead and increased his speed even more. After barreling through the puddle, he spun around quickly, sending gravel flying through the air. Then Jeff decided he would try to hop the sidewalk with his bike. When he did not make it and fell to the ground, Jeff laughed when he saw his ripped jeans.

• careless

• athletic

• talkative

• responsible

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Haley smiled at her baby sister as she toddled toward her. “You can do it, walk to me!” Haley said. She couldn’t wait to see Grace walking and running. Haley wanted her sister to do so many fun things with her, like jumping rope and playing hide and seek. When Grace wobbled and fell a few seconds later, Haley scooped her up and said, “That was better than yesterday!”

• jealous

• encouraging

• impatient

• honest

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Haley smiled at her baby sister as she toddled toward her. “You can do it, walk to me!” Haley said. She couldn’t wait to see Grace walking and running. Haley wanted her sister to do so many fun things with her, like jumping rope and playing hide and seek. When Grace wobbled and fell a few seconds later, Haley scooped her up and said, “That was better than yesterday!”

What does Haley SAY that shows she is encouraging?

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Craig plays football and shows up at practice every day an hour early to begin his training.

What character trait describes Craig?

• tired

• fast

• hard-working

• early bird

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3