Character Traits
Is fear a feeling or a character trait?
A feeling
What is my favorite color?
Red
What is the one rule we are working on this year?
Make good/better choices
What do you visualize in your brain when I ask you to infer?
A puzzle or puzzle pieces
The main character in "Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing" is Fudge?
False, the main character is Peter.
Name 3 character traits
adventurous, kind, selfish, etc.
What is my favorite drink?
Coke Zero
What does the "O" on GROUPS stand for?
On Task Behavior
When you infer does the author give you the answer?
No
Peter won a gold fish at Jimmy Fargo's birthday party?
False, he won a turtle.
Maya always holds the door for others, shares her supplies, and helps classmates clean up. What character trait best describes Maya?
Maya is helpful and kind. (Will accept other correct answers.)
Where do I like to eat?
Taco Casa
There are several items you need to get out of your backpack everyday and bring to class. What are two of them?
Take-home folder, pencil bag, waterbottle, lunch box, etc.
What is schema?
Background knowledge
Peter named his turtle Dribble.
True
When the teacher asks for volunteers to perform in front of the school, Ava looks at the floor and hopes she will not be called on. What can character traits can you infer about Ava?
Ava is shy, timid, and nervous. (Will accept other correct answers.)
What is my husband's name?
Doug
When we walk in that hall and head toward the cafeteria what is the color of the tile you are supposed to walk to before you turn to head to the cafeteria?
Green
During recess, Emma noticed a student sitting alone. She walked over, introduced herself, and invited the student to play with her friends. What character trait can you infer about Emma?
Emma is kind and friendly. (Will accept other answers.)
Peter's biggest problem is his mom.
False, Peter's biggest problem is his brother.
There are 4 things to look for as you are reading to help you infer a character's traits. What are you looking for as you read?
I am looking for how a character acts, feels, their thoughts, and what the character does.
What sports did I play in high school?
Volleyball and Basketball
How are you supposed to glue pages in your composition notebooks?
Trace the edge and make a square/rectangle and them make an X.
Marcus worked for several days building a model airplane. When one of the wings broke, he fixed it and continued working. Even after making several mistakes, he refused to give up. What character trait can you infer about Marcus?
Marcus is determined, persistent, and show perseverance.
The name of the company that Peter's dad made a commercial is called "Juicy-0".
True