Understanding Character Traits and Actions

The video tutorial focuses on teaching third graders about character traits, which are words that describe a character's true personality rather than their physical appearance. The teacher, Miss Clinseq, explains how to identify character traits by observing what characters do, say, and think. Examples are provided, including a story about Bruno Hippopotamus, to illustrate how actions reflect character traits. The lesson concludes with a challenge for students to identify character traits in people around them.

What is a character trait?

• A word that describes a character's appearance.

• A word that describes a character's internal qualities.

• A word that describes a character's favorite food.

• A word that describes a character's favorite color.

Which of the following is NOT a character trait?

• Honest

• Thoughtful

• Tall

• Brave

How can we determine a character's traits?

• By their actions, words, and thoughts.

• By their clothing style.

• By their favorite hobbies.

• By their favorite food.

Which of these words describes an internal character trait?

• Blue eyes

• Short

• Brown hair

• Kind

What action might show a character is brave?

• Eating a large meal.

• Wearing a red shirt.

• Rescuing a cat from a tree.

• Reading a book.

What does it mean if a character is described as lazy?

• They have a lot of energy.

• They avoid doing work.

• They are very active.

• They enjoy running.

What character trait did Mr. Luna show by greeting kids in the morning?

• Careless

• Kind

• Rude

• Lazy

Why is 'tall' not considered a character trait?

• It describes a character's internal qualities.

• It describes a character's actions.

• It describes a character's appearance.

• It describes a character's thoughts.

What did Bruno Hippopotamus do to show he was a good friend?

• He ignored his friend.

• He apologized for an accident.

• He played alone.

• He went on vacation.

What character trait did Bruno show by breaking his friend's leg accidentally?

• Careless

• Thoughtful

• Brave

• Honest