Infer Character Traits

Even though Marcus knows the answer to his teacher’s question, he doesn’t raise his hand.

Marcus is...

• happy

• shy

• disrespectful

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

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.

• bossy

• friendly

• independent

Instead of getting started on his work right away, Joey stares out the window, plays with his pencils, doodles on his paper and talks to his friend.

Joey is...

• lazy

• hardworking

• nervous

What do you use to infer internal character traits? Choose all that apply.

• A character's words

• A character's actions

• A character's clothes

• A character's thoughts

You believe all people have value. You approach situations with an unbiased mindset and you treat everyone with respect.

• Humor

• Teamwork

• Fairness

Carlos promised his mother he would babysit his little brother so his parents could go out for dinner for their anniversary. When the day comes, his friends are all going to the movies and they encourage Carlos to come, too. However, Carlos decides to stay home and take care of his brother.

• Hope/optimism: Looks on the bright side

• Compassion: Thinks of how others are feeling

• Determination: Works hard to achieve goals.

• Loyalty: Stays true through difficult times.

• Kind

• Honest

• Strong

• Brave

• Inventive

• Selfish

What is a character Trait?

• How they feel

• What kind of person someone is on the inside

• Rumors that are told about them

• What they look like