What a Character Trait
Katie noticed that Greg, the new kid in her class, was sitting alone at recess. She knew that her soccer team needed one more player for the game to be fair. Katie smiled as she invited Greg to play with her and her friends today.
How would you describe Katie?
Katie is kind or friendly - she asked Greg to play with her group when she saw that he was by himself.
Key Words: smiled, invited
I am protected by a white shield but it can still crack. I must be broken before you can use me.
What am I?
An egg.
I have just had a job interview. The interviewer said they would call me back tomorrow afternoon. As I was about to eat my lunch I hear the phone ring.
Can you infer who is calling on the phone?
The interviewer is calling about offering me a job - the interviewer said they would call in the afternoon and lunchtime is in the afternoon.
My brother dropped my ice cream on the floor on purpose. I had paid for the ice cream with the money I had saved for a month.
I would feel: a) sad b) glad c) angry
Angry
Clyde looked glumly at his big sister as she ate the freezie. She had taken the last red one in the pack. He pouted his lips at her and felt a tear fall down his cheek.
How is Clyde feeling?
Clyde is feeling sad - he wanted to eat the red freezie.
Key Words: glumly, pouted, tear
Mike strutted over to the batter's box. He stood tall and grinned as he anticipated the pitch. Without hesitation he swung hard and watched the baseball soar into left field. He laughed boastfully as he raced around the bases.
How would you describe Mike?
Mike is confident - he was sure that he could get a homerun at the baseball game.
Key Words: strutted, stood tall, grinned, anticipated, without hesitation, laughed boastfully
I can be made from metal or plastic. I have many teeth yet my bite harms no one. I am really helpful with knots!
What am I?
A comb.
My cousins were watching a scary movie in the basement. All of a sudden the power turned off and I heard screaming coming from downstairs.
Can you infer why my cousins were screaming?
My cousins were screaming because they got scared from the power outage and the movie - they were watching a scary movie and they did not expect the power to go out.
I went to a tall buiding with a bell, lots of flowers, and people in formal dress. One woman was dressed in white and other people were in matching outfits between long benches. One man put a ring on the woman's finger.
Where am I: a) a funeral b) a wedding c) a play
A wedding
Rachel jumping and dancing joyfully down the hallway. She had just saw her name next to the main character on the cast list for the school play. She could not stop giggling and was eager to tell her mom when she got home.
How is Rachel feeling?
Rachel is feeling excited - she just got the lead role in the school play.
Key Words: jumping, dancing, joyfully, giggling, eager
Jane gulped as she stood up and marched over to Casey as he pushed another student. She boldly tapped the bully on the shoulder and daringly told him to stop despite being scared. Casey sneered at her go away but she did not move.
How would you describe Jane?
Jane is brave or courageous - she was standing up to Casey, the bully, despite being scared of him.
Key Words: gulped, marched, boldly, daringly, did not move
I come out at night without being called. I’m lost in the day without being stolen. I am one of many and can be seen from very far away. People like to sing a song about me.
What am I?
A star.
I told my neighbour that my new puppy was still losing his baby teeth and will sometimes nip at your fingers when he plays. I left the room to get something from the kitchen when I heard, "OUCH", coming from the living room.
Can you infer who said "OUCH" and why?
My neighbour said "OUCH" becausse my puppy bit him - the puppy was still teething and the neighbour was told that the puppy would bite fingers when he plays.
I had just finished having dinner with a date and excused myself to go to the washroom. When I look in the mirror, I see that I had a piece of broccoli stuck in my teeth. My cheeks got really red and I felt hot in the face.
I would feel: a) embarrassed b) sick c) afraid
Embarrassed
Jason's knees were shaking as his brother dragged him towards the rollercoaster. His heart thumped loudly in his ears when the line got shorter and shorter. He squeezed his eyes tightly as he was strapped and gripped the bar as the ride began moving.
How is Jason feeling?
Jason is feeling nervous or scared - he is afraid of the riding the rollercoaster.
Key Words: shaking, dragged, heart thumped, squeezed his eyes tightly, gripped.
Billie knew that Dad wouldn't wake up until three o'clock. She tip-toed to the cupboard and gingerly pulled the door open it would not squeak. She smirked as she took the bag of chips and hid in her bedroom.
How would describe Billie?
Billie is sneaky - she stole the chips from the cupboard while Dad was sleeping.
Key Words: tip-toed, gingerly (to do something in a careful or cautious way), took, hid.
I’m soft and hairy from door to door. I’m the pet that always stays on the floor.
What am I?
A carpet.
I saw that someone had stolen a red bicycle on the news last night. The next day a girl down the street was showing everyone her new red bicycle. It looked like it had been used before.
Can you infer who stole the bicycle?
The girl stole the bicycle - the stolen bicycle was red and the new bicycle was red and looked like it had been used.
I hear people chatting to each other as they sit in a large room. Soon the lights dimmed and people put away their phones. A large screen lit up and I could smell popcorn coming from a bag.
Where am I: a) a talent show b) a living room c) a movie theatre
A movie theatre
Penny and Jessica were best friends since kindergarten. Lately, Jessica was spending more time with another classmate, Dana. Whenever Jessica and Dana were hanging out in class, Penny's stomach hurt. Afterschool, Penny began to gossip and say mean things about Dana to Jessica.
How is Penny feeling?
Penny is feeling jealous - she does not want to feel left out or lose her friend.
Key Words: stomach hurt, gossip, mean
Wanda liked to arrange her toys in neat rows on her bed and kept her room tidy. She was always prepared for class and never was missing a pencil from her pencil case. She would carefully tuck her papers in a folder while other students shoved them into their backpacks.
How would you describe Wanda?
Wanda is organised - she keeps her room tidy and always prepared for class.
Key Words: arrange, neat, tidy, prepared, carefully
You can find me at the front of your house. I can be pushed or pulled. I never ask questions, but I’m always answered. People listen to the music I make.
What am I?
A doorbell.
My grandpa and I went fishing at the lake but we didn't catch anything before it was time to go home. On the way home, my grandpa stopped at the grocery store. Later my mom congratulated me on how tasty the baked salmon was for dinner.
Can you infer why we had fish for dinner?
We had fish for dinner because my grandpa bought a salmon - we were not able to catch one at the lake and grandpa stopped at the gorcery store before dinner.
I was on a plane to fly to my uncle's house. A toddler and their mother boarded; they sat down behind me. During the flight the toddler was crying and kicking my seat while I was trying to sleep. I started to get a headache.
I would feel: a) furious b) annoyed c) sleepy
Annoyed
Jude's sighed with relief when he watched the fireman carry his cat, Mittens, down from the tree. He wiped the tears from his eyes and rushed to hug the man who had rescued his beloved pet. The next day Jude sent him a card to show his appreciation.
How is Jude feeling?
Jude is feeling grateful or thankful - he is thanking the fireman for rescuing his pet cat from a tree.
Key Words: relief, tears, hug, beloved, appreciation