Negative Traits
Instead of getting started on his work right away, Joey stares out the window, drops his pencil on the floor, and asks his friend to pick it up.
Lazy
The character says, “Ms. Smith, can I help pass out the papers? Also, would you like me to take the books back to the library?”
Helpful
While no one was looking, Dana took a piece of candy out of her brother’s lunchbox and put it in her pocket. What might this character DO next?
Something sneaky
What is a character trait?
Words to describe a character's personality or what makes them who they are.
Margaret always says “please” and “thank you” when she goes through the line in the cafeteria. She is very ____________________.
Polite
Even though Marcus knows the answer to his teacher’s question, he doesn’t raise his hand.
Shy
Janessa finds out that her best friend Jane stole her favorite pen from her locker.
Forgiving
When the teacher looks in her direction, Marta begins tapping her fingers on her desk, and after only a few seconds calls out, “What? Why are you looking at me? I didn’t do anything!” What might this character SAY next?
Something Guilty
What are the 4 ways to determine character traits?
Actions, Thoughts, Dialogue and Feelings
Luke always cuts in line and never says “please” or “thank you.” Why is he so _______________________?
Rude
The character says, “I want to play that game! If you don’t play with me, I won’t be your friend. And you can’t play with anyone else!”
The character says, “Even though I want to play my game, it’s your turn to choose. Which one do you want to play?”
Fair
When Set saw the pile of junk, a feeling of excitement bubbled inside him. He couldn't wait to begin building the object he was imagining. What might this character DO next?
something creative
What does it mean to "infer"?
To make a guess based on what you know + the text
Danny asks so many questions during science. He reads all the science books. He is very ____________________ about how things work.
Curious
The character says, “I wonder what the first day of school will be like this year? What if it’s too hard? What if I don’t have any friends in my new class?”
Worried
Sophia has just learned how to play a few of her favorite songs on the guitar and the piano. She also just received the leading role in the Spring play!
Talented
Kelly wondered what would happen if she told her dad that her mom said the sleepover was okay and if she told her mom that her had approved the sleepover. Kelly grinned. What did she THINK next?
Something dishonest/sneaky
How can we prove inferences we make about characters?
text evidence
Donald raced down the hall even though the floor was wet. My teacher said he could have fallen and gotten hurt. His behavior was ______________________.
Careless, Reckless
Amber doesn’t want to share her markers for the art project, even though everyone else has shared theirs with her.
Selfish
The character says, “It’s not nice to talk to my friends that way. If you can’t treat us better, we’ll find other friends who will."
Brave
Brandon glanced at his math assignment and sighed. It would take too long to do all these problems. He quickly scribble random numbers and slammed his book shut. What did he DO next?
Something lazy
What does it mean to be "deceitful"?
Lying or sneaky
When Sue comes to class in the mornings, she doesn’t like to talk to anyone and she is always frowning. She is very _______________ in the morning
Grumpy