Character trait vs. feeling
Is "sad" a character trait or feeling?
Feeling
Brittany was in the middle of telling a funny story when her teacher asked her to go stand at the end of the line. "Mrs. Parker always picks on me", Brittany muttered under her breath. "I'm not listening to her". Brittany stuck out her tongue when the teacher turned around.
Rude, disrespectful, inconsiderate, unkind
How do you know if the author is trying to persuade you?
The author is asking you to do or believe something
How many thunderstorms happen on Earth every minute?
a. 1,000
b. 100
c. 200
d. 2,000
2,000
Is "tired" a character trait or feeling?
Alexis 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 the teacher passed out the spelling test, Alexis' classmates groaned. Alexis didn't though. She knew she would get 100%.
Hardworking, confident, reliable,
How do you know if the author is recounting something?
They are retelling a true story/true event
How fast was the fastest raindrop?
a. 17 mph
b. 5 mph
c.18 mph
d.1 mph
18 mph
Is "positive" a character trait or a feeling?
Character trait
Considerate, compassionate, kind, friendly, helpful
How do you know if the author is instructing you?
They are giving you directions to do something
Porcupines can float. True or false?
Is "hardworking" a character trait or feeling?
Character trait
Jen's family was packing for a trip to Disney World, and Jen was determined to fit all of her favorite clothes in her suit case. The suitcase was so full of all her clothes, it wouldn't zip. Jen took out all of her clothes, refolded them tightly, and tried zipping her suitcase again. It didn't work. Jen's mom brought her a bigger suitcase, but Jen refused to use it. She was going to get everything to fit.
How do you know if the author is trying to desribe?
They are describing behaviors or what it looks like
What color blood does an octopus have?
a. purple
b. blue
c. red
d. pink
Blue
Name a character trait other than hardworking, nice, mean, or helpful.
Teacher Discretion
Declan rushed home with the certificate in his hands. He couldn't wait to tell him family the amazing news. As soon as he found his brother, he showed them the amazing news. "Look! Look! I got all A's last year. Can you believe it? I thought I was going to get a B in math last you, but I made it!"
Proud
How do you know if the author is explaining?
They are explaining how something works
How many brains does an octopus have?
a. 1
b. 2
c. 7
d. 9
9