Character Trait

A

100

What are character traits?

What is describe the character on the inside- their personality.

200

Khloe's mother was very sick, so Khloe made warm chicken soup for her mother. She also made sure that her mother went to the doctor’s office, and that she stayed in bed. The character trait that best describes Khloe is- a. Nice b. Caring c. Mean d. Selfish

What is B

300

Jada saw the old lady struggling with the heavy bags and she offered to carry them for her.

What is helpful

400

Makai had studied all night for her upcoming spelling test. She knew how to spell every single word on the list, even the longest word "permissible." When her teacher passed out the spelling test, Makai classmates groaned. Makai knew she would get a 100.

What is confident.

500

Rafael was the kind of ________ student who spent every second of every day working as hard as he could. You would never catch him playing around or chatting during school because he was constantly trying to do his best. When other kids had already turned their assignments in, Rafael would still be working hard to finish his to the best of his ability.

What is hardworking

B

100

What is the acronym we use when trying to figure out indirect character traits?

STEAL

200

Jamir was very busy last night playing soccer and taking care of his little sister. In fact, he was so busy that he forgot to do his homework. The next day, Jamir told his teacher that he did his homework, but that his little sister threw it away. What character trait is Jamir showing? a. Dishonest b. Honest c. Smart d. Nice

What is A.

300

The character says, “I want to play that game! If you don’t play with me, I won’t be your friend. And I don’t want you to play with anyone else!”

What is bossy.

400

Sondos wanted to become the school president. Although she lost two years in a row, she never gave up. Sondos worked every day making posters to hang around the school, and practicing her campaign speech. She walked around the school at recess time talking to other kids and asking for their support. Sondos looked fowards to Election Day. She wanted to make a difference in her school.

What is determined.

500

People always thought McKenzie would be a great detective because she was so ________. She was always reading mystery novels and sneaking around trying to solve any sort of crime or mystery that happened at school or at home. Her dad, on the other hand, didn’t think she would make a career out of her sly ways. Instead, he thought that she was up to no good and just a mischievous young child!

What is sneaky

C

100

How do you find character traits?

What is look for what the character does & says.

200

“Can I borrow your crayons please?” asked Ken. “No!” screamed Jim. “These are my crayons, get your own!” What character trait is Jim showing? a. Nice b. Trusting c. Selfish d. Happy

What is C.

300

Yanalia doesn’t want to share her markers for the art project, even though everyone else has shared theirs with her.

What is selfish.

400

K'mayah couldn't wait for lunchtime. Her mom had packed her favorite lunch- grilled cheese, fruit snacks, pineapple, and some cookies. As K'mayah sat down in the cafeteria, she noticed the new girl didn't have anything to eat for lunch. K'mayah decided she would share her lunch, and so she handed the new girl a pineapple slice and a cookie.

What is generous.

500

When Diogenes was having trouble with his homework, he would always call upon his incredibly ________ best friend, Derrick, for help. Derrick always got all As in school, and he was always researching something in his free time. He was the kind of person that knew every answer to every question. His teacher had even nominated Derrick for the Knowledge Bowl because he knew so many random facts! Sometimes it was as if he had an encyclopedia for a brain.

What is smart.

D

100

Give an example of a physical characteristic ?

blonde, glasses, brown eyes, tall, etc

200

The kids pretended they were flying in outer space in a spaceship. The kids were showing what character trait? a. Silly b. Creative c. Loyal d. Kind

What is B.

300

Despite being scared of heights, Ms. Crego went on the ferris wheel with her nephews to make them happy.

What is brave.

400

Yanalia was in the middle of telling a funny story when her teacher asked him to go stand at the end of the line. "Ms. Crego always picks on me," Yanalia muttered under his breath. "I shouldn't have to listen to her." Yanalia stuck out her tongue when her teacher turned around.

What is rude/disrespectful.

500

Since Shannon was so ________ , her teachers, parents, and friends couldn’t trust her with anything. When there was an argument, and she told her side of the story, they always had to get the other person’s side, too, because Shannon had a long history of lying. Once, someone had broken a lamp in the living room and Shannon blamed it on her little brother. Mom and dad looked at their security camera, though, and saw that Shannon was the one who really did it.

What is dishonest.

E

100

Susie wants to be a CEO, president, actress, and Youtuber some day.  Susie is...

A) generous B)ambitious C) selfless D) pessimistic

B) ambitious

200

Ms. Rose told her students that one day, when they all grew up, they would wish that they were ten years old all again. She told them all of these important life stories and gave them advice. What trait describes Ms. Rose? a. Happy b. Nice c. Wise d. Angry

What is C.

300

Maya is polite to everyone and never takes things that do not belong to her. She always listens when the teacher is talking.

What is respectful.

400

What is the difference between a character trait and a feeling?

What is feelings are emotions that a character feels at a certain time. Character traits are the character's personality and that stays consistent.

500

When Janesa felt discouraged, she would always call her grandmother because she was so ________ . Sometimes Janesa felt like there was no way she could get all of her homework done in time, but grandma always told her that she could do anything she put her mind to. Grandma was always on the sidelines of her soccer games, cheering her on and never letting her give up!

What is encouraging/supportive.