Understanding Character Traits Activities

Mrs. Mora introduces character traits, explaining that they are distinguishing features of a character's personality. Students are encouraged to identify their own traits and those of characters in their books. Using the book 'Chrysanthemum' as an example, Mrs. Mora demonstrates how to deduce character traits from actions and words. Students are tasked with identifying traits of their book's main character and creating a playlist that represents these traits.

What is the primary role of characters in a story?

• To provide background information

• To bring the story to life

• To confuse the reader

• To summarize the plot

Which of the following best describes a 'trait'?

• A character's role in the story

• A character's physical appearance

• A distinguishing feature of someone's character

• A character's favorite hobby

What activity does Mrs. Mora ask students to do regarding their own traits?

• Draw a picture

• Write a poem

• List three to four traits

• Create a story

What tool have students used in the past to organize their thoughts?

• Storyboards

• Mind maps

• Graphic organizers

• Flashcards

What does Mrs. Mora say about the new activity related to character traits?

• It's less important

• It's more enjoyable

• It's optional

• It's more difficult

What does Mrs. Mora ask students to identify in their book?

• The main character

• The setting

• The plot twist

• The author's purpose

How can we understand a character's personality?

• Through their actions and words

• Through their favorite color

• By their age

• By their clothing

What does Mrs. Mora say about the difficulty of identifying character traits?

• It's very challenging

• It's only for advanced readers

• It's not as difficult as it seems

• It's impossible without help

What emotion does Chrysanthemum feel in the story?

• Sad

• Angry

• Joyful

• Confused

What does Chrysanthemum's father say about her name?

• It's too long

• It's absolutely perfect

• It's hard to pronounce

• It's very common