Characterization Practice

Janet gave the lady she’d never met before her home address and a key to her house.

• Janet is trusting.

• Janet is mysterious.

• Janet is bored.

• Janet is excited.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Timmy yawned and looked at the clock while the teacher spoke.

• Timmy is bored.

• Timmy is loving.

• Timmy is sly.

• Timmy is sorry.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

“Get over here right now,” said Miranda. “Don’t leave the room until I say it is okay.”

• Miranda is mature.

• Miranda is brave.

• Miranda is calm.

• Miranda is bossy.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Sarah decided she wouldn’t even try to do the homework. What was the point?

• Sarah is restless.

• Sarah is afraid.

• Sarah is alert.

• Sarah is defeated.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

During the roller coaster ride, Spencer held tight to his father’s hand.

• Spencer is angry.

• Spencer is nervous.

• Spencer is sympathetic.

• Spencer is rebellious.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

When her mother asked her to set the table Clarissa shrugged her shoulders and walked away.

• Clarissa is tolerant.

• Clarissa is hopeful.

• Clarissa is rebellious.

• Clarissa is religious.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Sunder waved to the boy who had bumped into him, as if to say, “No big deal.”

• Sunder is impatient.

• Sunder is impolite.

• Sunder is easy-going.

• Sunder is sad.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Lydia heard a sound and wondered if there was someone in the next room listening to their conversation.

• Lydia is rowdy.

• Lydia is nervous.

• Lydia is determined.

• Lydia is able.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

While she certainly could have thanked her grandmother for the gift with a quick phone call, Bianca took the time to write a thank you letter.

• Bianca is thoughtful.

• Bianca is brave.

• Bianca is loyal.

• Bianca is mature.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Harry began to shake and his face turned red. He hated when people made fun of him.

• Harry is sly.

• Harry is embarrassed.

• Harry is bright.

• Harry is faithful.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3