Character Traits
What two words would you use to describe The Grinch in the story How the Grinch Stole Christmas?
Example answers: sneaky, smart, hateful, (at the end nice, caring)
Why is Irene motivated to deliver the dress in the snowstorm?
Irene really wants to help her mother.
In the story Thank You Mr. Falker, what did Mr. Falker do that let us know she was helpful?
He helped Trisha everyday after school to teach her to read.
Words that describe a character's personality or who they are on the inside are called...?
Character Traits
Name a character from a story we have read in class that is kind,
examples, Maggie, Cindy Lou Melon, Mr. Falker, any character from any stories
Jimmy 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, Jimmy told his teacher that he did his homework, but that his little sister threw it away. What character trait is Jimmy showing?
Dishonest, deceitful
Josh failed the last math test, but studied hard and aced the next one. What motivated Josh to study?
He wanted to pass the test.
In the story Maggie's Refrigerator, what does Maggie's friend do to show she is caring?
She takes food to Maggie.
Actions
Name a character from any story that we have read that is unkind.
answers vary
Michelle's mother was very sick, so Michelle decided to make 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. Michelle is showing which character trait?
Caring, helpful
A new student buys clothes that looks just like the popular kids' clothes. What might be their motivation?
To fit in with the popular kids/to be accepted
In the story The Coal Thief, what are some actions that dad takes to show he is kind?
Example responses: He delivers coal to different people in the community.
He doesn't get real upset at his son, instead he shows him how to do good.
He works hard for his family.
Which story have we read that has characters that are motivated to help others.
answers vary
:Can I borrow your crayons please?" asked Kim. "No!" screamed Karen, "These are my crayons, get your own!" What character trait is Karen showing?
In the story Maggie's Refrigerator what motivates Maggie's friend to bring food in her backpack to school?
Maggie doesn't have food to eat in her fridge.
In the story the Coal Thief, how does the main character show he understands what his dad is trying to teach him about helping others.
He gives his coat to a child that doesn't have as much as he does.
Smart, funny, brave, courageous, cautious are all examples of ...?
They respond to challenges in a story using their character traits, feelings, and motivations.
A group of kids was playing in the backyard and pretending that they were all pirates on a pirate ship. They created a game that had pirates, robbers, and princesses. The kids were showing what character trait?
Creative
In the story Thank You Mr. Falker , what motivates Mr. Falker to have Trisha stay after school to help?
He wants to help her learn to read.
In the story Thank You Mr. Falker, how does Trisha respond the bully one the Play Ground?
She hid during recess
The reason characters act or behave a certain way is called ...?
Motivation
Explain how a character that is feeling frustrated would respond the challenge of making a poster for a science project.
answers will vary