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

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.1.3

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.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

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.

• bossy

• friendly

• independent

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.1.3

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

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.1.3

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

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.1.3

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

• Humor

• Teamwork

• Fairness

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

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.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

• Kind

• Honest

• Strong

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

• Brave

• Inventive

• Selfish

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.1.3

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

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3