Character Traits and Descriptive Words

Mrs. Rydell introduces second graders to character traits in a virtual ELA lesson. The lesson covers the definition of character traits, distinguishing between outside (physical) and inside (personality) traits, and using descriptive words to identify them. Students are encouraged to visualize characters and ask questions while reading. The lesson concludes with a preview of the story 'Enemy Pie' and related activities.

What is the main focus of this week's ELA lesson?

• Character traits

• Plot development

• Story settings

• Grammar rules

What is the objective of this week's ELA lesson?

• To identify character traits

• To write a story

• To learn new vocabulary

• To practice spelling

What is the focus of this week's lesson?

• Plot development

• Grammar

• Character traits

• Setting

What is the focus of this week's lesson?

• Plot development

• Grammar

• Setting

• Character traits

Character traits help us understand how a character:

• Travels and explores

• Eats and sleeps

• Writes and reads

• Looks, feels, and behaves

What are character traits?

• How a character looks, feels, and behaves

• The title of a story

• The setting of a story

• The plot of a story

What are character traits?

• The title of a story

• How a character looks, feels, and behaves

• The setting of a story

• The plot of a story

Which of the following is NOT an outside character trait?

• Wearing boots

• Tall

• Kind

• Brown hair

Which of the following is an example of an outside character trait?

• Honest

• Caring

• Brave

• Green shirt

Which of the following is NOT a character trait?

• Kind

• Blue

• Tall

• Smart