Exploring Character Traits

The video tutorial for 2nd graders covers character traits, explaining both external and internal traits. External traits are visible physical attributes, while internal traits are personality-based and inferred from thoughts, dialogue, actions, and feelings. The tutorial uses examples to illustrate these concepts, encouraging students to identify traits in stories. It also discusses synonyms for various traits, enhancing vocabulary. The goal is to help students analyze characters in stories by observing their external and internal traits.

What is a character in a story?

• A place

• A theme

• A person or animal

• A plot

What type of character trait is a blue striped shirt?

• Intellectual

• Emotional

• External

• Internal

What are internal character traits?

• Traits about personality

• Traits about size

• Traits you can see

• Traits about color

What does an external trait describe?

• Feelings

• Speech

• Appearance

• Thoughts

Which character trait might describe someone who is cheering for a friend?

• Shy

• Rude

• Encouraging

• Disinterested

Which trait describes someone who offers to play with someone alone?

• Kind

• Selfish

• Busy

• Ignorant

What does it mean if a character throws a ball on the ground?

• Anger

• Kindness

• Mean

• Excitement

What does a character's action of grabbing and throwing a ball suggest?

• Patience

• Aggressiveness

• Joy

• Calmness

What can you infer about a character who is motivated to read?

• Motivated

• Uninterested

• Lazy

• Curious

What does a big smile while reading a book indicate about a character?

• Boredom

• Confusion

• Sadness

• Excitement