NAME THAT CHARACTER TRAIT
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Jada saw an old lady struggling with heavy bags and offered to carry them for her.

What is Helpful?

100
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.
100
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.
200

Khloe's mother was very sick, so Khloe made warm chicken soup for her. She also made sure that her mother went to the doctor’s office, and stayed in bed.

What is Caring?

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.
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.
200
A group of kids were playing in the backyard and pretending that they were all pirates on a pirate ship. They made a game that had pirates, robbers, and princesses. The kids were showing what character trait? a. Silly b. Creative c. Loyal d. Kind
What is B.
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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

Jordan said, “I want to play that game, so that is what we are going to play! 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?

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.
300
Despite being scared of heights, Ms. Crego went on the ferris wheel with her nephews to make them happy.
What is brave.
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?

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.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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