Character Traits
Maria always helped her classmates when they were stuck on a tough problem, and she never gave up even when her own work was difficult. She encouraged others with kind words and a big smile. What character trait best describes Maria?
Kindness AND/OR Perseverance
Lila’s shoes were muddy, and her backpack was covered in leaves. She smelled like wet grass and had a big grin on her face. What can you infer that Lila was doing before she came inside?
Lila was most likely playing outside, maybe in the rain or in a muddy area.
What are 3 synonyms for the word theme?
Message, Lesson, and Moral
What is a line break and what type of literature does it pertain to?
A line break is the point at which a line of text ends and a new line begins.
Poetry
Sofia always made sure her little brother had a snack after school, and she reminded him to pack his homework in his backpack. She liked helping her family stay on track. What character trait does Sofia show?
Responsibility
Ben came into the classroom with a red, sweaty face. His shoes were scuffed, and he was holding a soccer ball. What can you infer Ben was doing before he came into class?
Ben was playing soccer outside!
Theme must be _______?
Hint: it needs to pertain to EVERYONE
Universal
Which type of literature usually has lines spoken by characters and stage directions?
Drama
Liam raised his hand and told the teacher that the money he found on the floor wasn’t his. He wanted to make sure it was returned to the right person. What character trait does Liam show, and what evidence supports your answer?
Honesty
"...told the teacher that the money he found on the floor wasn’t his."
Emma came home wearing a backpack. She had a big smile and ran to show her parents a gold star on one of her assignments. Why do you think Emma is happy?
Emma did well on her assignment!
Leo was quiet and always wore old, worn-out clothes. Many kids in his class thought he was shy and didn’t want to play. One day, Leo taught the class a magic trick, and everyone realized he was funny, smart, and full of surprises. What is the theme of this story? How do Leo’s actions help you figure it out?
Don't judge a book by it's cover!
Which type of literature often focuses on imagery, feelings, and emotions rather than just telling a story?
Poetry
Ava was nervous about speaking in front of the whole class, but she took a deep breath and shared her project anyway. What character trait does Ava show?
Bravery/Courage
Carlos left his house carrying a folded umbrella, a raincoat, and a soggy backpack. When he came home, his shoes squelched with every step, and he quickly hung up his wet jacket. What can you infer about the weather today, and how do you know?
It's raining!
Samantha had the newest toys, the fanciest clothes, and the biggest bedroom in her neighborhood. But she felt lonely because she didn’t have friends to play with or anyone to share her things with. One day, she invited a classmate over to play, and they laughed and had so much fun together. What is the theme of this story?
Money doesn't buy happiness!
Poetry always rhymes.
True OR False
False
Ethan refused to share the markers with his classmates and shouted at anyone who asked to borrow them. What character trait does Ethan show?
Selfish/Rude/Unkind
Maya left her house with a notebook, a pencil tucked behind her ear, and a small bag of snacks. When she returned, her notebook was filled with drawings of birds, trees, and clouds, and she looked tired but happy. What can you infer Maya did today, and what clues help you figure it out?
Maya probably spent the day outside observing nature or drawing in a park.
Aiden tried to learn how to skateboard, but he kept falling and scraping his knees. At first, he wanted to give up, but he kept practicing every day. After weeks of trying, he finally managed to do a full ride across the driveway without falling. What is the theme of this story?
Hard work pays off
OR
Practice makes perfect
Which two types of literature can include dialogue between characters?
Drama and Prose