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What is an external character trait?
A trait you can see on the outside.
Give two external character trait of your teacher.
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How do you find character traits?
What is look for what the character does & says.
Give two external character traits of number 7 in your class.
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What is an internal character trait?
It is who someone is on the inside.
Jay found a wallet on the ground. It had $100 in it! He dug through the wallet until he found a phone number. He wanted to make sure the money got back to its owner.
What internal character trait describes Jay?
The internal character trait that describes Jay is honest.
Will saw a classmate being picked on at recess. He knew that if did not say something and stop the bully, the student could get hurt. He took and deep breathe, walked up to the bully and told him to stop.
What internal character trait describes Will?
The internal character trait that describes Will is brave.
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Jada saw the old lady struggling with the heavy bags and she offered to carry them for her.
What internal character trait describes Jada?
The internal character trait that describes Jada is helpful.
Kim wanted to try out for the school play. Everyone said that she was not right for the play, and she could not do it. Kim did not listen to what they said, she worked hard, practiced her lines, and never gave up. When it was time she tried out and got the part!
What internal character trait describes Kim.
The internal character trait that describes Kim is determined.
The Houston Astros lost the World Series. Even though Ms. Ruiz was sad and upset she knew she would be cheering for them again next season.
What internal character trait is Ms. Ruiz showing?
The internal character trait Ms. Ruiz is showing is loyalty.
Even though she was scared of heights, Ms. Smith went on the Ferris wheel with her nephews to make them happy.
What internal character trait describes Ms. Smith?
The internal character trait that describes Ms. Smith is brave.
Diego was fascinated by anything that moved. He was always taking machines apart so he could take a closer look at all of the moving parts. He checked out all sorts of book from the library. Diego also had a new question for this teacher every day.
What internal character trait describes Diego?
The internal character trait that describes Diego is curious.
Sam wanted to become the school president. Although she lost two years in a row, she never gave up. Sam 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. Sam looked forward to Election Day. She wanted to make a difference in her school.
What internal character trait describes Sam?
The internal character trait that describes Sam is determined.
As her family was walking into a restaurant. Amy held the door open for the older couple coming in behind her. The older woman said, "Thank you!" Amy replied, "You're welcome, ma'am!"
What internal character trait describes Amy?
The internal character trait that describes Amy is polite.
It was Allison's turn to share her story. When she stood up to talk in front of the class, her face turned red, and her voice was a whisper.
What internal character trait describes Allison?
The internal character trait that describes Allison is shy.
When Nicole got home from school, she immediately sat down to do her homework. Then, she vacuumed and dusted her bedroom. When her mom got home from work, Nicole helped her get dinner ready.
What internal character trait describes Nicole?
The internal character trait that describes Nicole is responsible.
Megan noticed that there was a new students in class. She smiled at him then introduced herself. Then it was time for recess, Megan ran up to the new student, tapped him on the shoulder, and asked him if he wanted to play a game with her.
What internal character trait describes Megan?
The internal character trait that describes Megan is kind.
When Antonio walked into the classroom. he accidently bumped into the door frame. He took a few more steps and then tripped over a chair leg and fell flat on his face.
What character trait describes Antonio?
Clumsy
Tim did not like to do anything but play video games. Whenever his mom asked him to clean his room, he would simply hide everything under the bed. When he did his homework, he would make up answers instead of trying his best.
What internal character trait describes Tim?
The internal character trait that describes Tim is lazy.