Character Trait Jeopardy Template

Characterization

Vocabulary

100

What are character traits?

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

100

What strategy/structure do we use when answering a character trait question?

What is R A C(1,2) E

100

How do you find character traits?

What is look for what the character does & says.

100

What are the two types of characterization?

direct and indirect

100

humble means....

modest & gracious

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

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

"The first thing that Rainsford's eyes discerned was the largest man that Rainsford had ever seen-a gigantic creature, solidly made and black-bearded to the waist. 'Ivan is an incredibly strong fellow . . . but he has the misfortune to be deaf and dumb. A simple fellow, but . . . a bit of a savage.'"

direct characterization

200

Conceited

excessively proud; full of oneself; vain

300

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

What is helpful

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.

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

direct characterization

300

melancholy

deep sadness

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

Jeff walked up to Mark and took his sandwich off of his plate. He took a bite, smirked at Mark, and then walked away.

indirect characterization

400

dynamic

constantly changing; change

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

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

When it was time to go home, Joe's boss called him to his office. He told Joe that he would not get his paycheck for the week until he finished a report on a new product. Then, his boss got up, turned the lights off, and left the office to go home. Joe trudged back to his desk.

indirect characterization

500

provoke

motivate