Character Traits
Leo had two cookies in his lunchbox. He saw that his friend forgot his lunch, so Leo gave him one of his cookies. Leo was being generous.
A generous person is someone who...
A) Likes to share and give to others
B) Is good at drawing
C) Wants to keep everything for themselves
A
Tell a story of a time you were Loyal.
Answers may vary. Loyal is when to stick by your friends no matter what.
What was the main problem in the story?
Anansi played a trick on the other animals because he was bored.
What is Ms. Clark's favorite color?
Sophia stood quietly in the long lunch line without complaining or pushing. She was being very patient. What does it mean to be patient?
A) Being able to wait calmly for your turn
B) Knowing how to do a magic trick
C) Running away when you get bored
A
Tell a story of a time you were Optimitstic.
Answers may vary. Optimistic is when you look on the bright side of things or hope for the best.
Anansi was sly and devious he tricked all the other animals and got them in trouble with King Bear.
What is Ms. Clark's favorite animal?
Cat
Class was reading quietly, so Sam walked on his tiptoes and closed the door very softly so he wouldn't disturb anyone. Sam was being considerate. Being considerate means...
A) Forgetting your homework
B) Making as much noise as you can
C) Thinking about other people's feelings and being kind to them
C
Tell a story of a time you were Bossy.
Answers may vary. Bossy is when you tell other people what to do all the time in an unkind way.
How would you describe King Bear?
King Bear was rude and and unkind. He did not believe the other animals that the Watermelon could talk and instead of listening he chucked the watermelon away and allowed Anansi the Spider to get away with his devious plot.
What college did Ms. Clark go to?
University of Tennessee
When the Coach Billius walked into the classroom, Mateo smiled, held the door open for him, and said, "Good morning!" Mateo was being courteous. Another word for courteous is...
A) Loud
B) Polite and respectful
C) In a big hurry
B
Tell a story of a time you were Impatient.
Answers may vary. Impatient means when you get upset or angry at having to wait.
How would you characterize Possum?
Possum was gullible. He believed watermelons could talk without question.
How long has Ms. Clark taught 2nd graders?
Max told his little sister that if she planted a jellybean in the dirt, a giant candy tree would grow overnight. She believed him and ran outside to plant it! She was being gullible. What does it mean to be gullible?
A) Being super smart at science
B) Believing everything you are told, even if it is a silly trick
C) Being a really fast runner
B
Tell a story of a time you were Dependable.
Answers may vary. Dependable is when others can trust you to do the right thing.
What was the central message of Anansi and the Talking Watermelon?
Answers may vary. Question the world around you so that you do not get tricked.
What State is Ms. Clark from?
Tennessee