Character 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.

What might this character do next?

• Open his book.

• Slump down in his seat and refuse to work.

• Talk to his friend.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

The character says "Even though "even though I want to play my game, it's your turn to choose. Which one do you want to play?

Which might this character do next?

• Suggest they play his friend's game.

• Beg to play his own game.

• Find someone else to play with.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

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?

• Find a place to eat the candy.

• Take out her sandwich and sit down.

• Ask her mom to have lunch with her.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

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!

How might this character prepare for these events?

• Interview other actors to get tips.

• Spend two hours every day rehearsing.

• Take many naps to stay energized.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

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?

• I know the answer!

• Can someone help me with this experiment?

• Whatever it is, it's not my fault!

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

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."

What might this character say next?

• Do you have many friends?

• Friends are supportive and kind to each other.

• You're not good at that game anyway.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Even though Marcus knows the answer to his teacher's question, he doesn't raise his hand.

What might this character do next?

• Poke his friend with a pencil.

• Start tapping his feet.

• Try not to make eye contact with the teacher.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Janessa finds out that her best friend Jane stole her favorite pen from her locker.

What might Janessa say to show that she is forgiving?

• How could you do that?

• I want to be able to trust you. Can you promise you'll never steal from me again?

• That was a mean thing to do.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

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!"

What this character do next?

• Pull his friend over to the game.

• Ask some other kids if they want to play

• Ask the teacher for help.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

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?

What else might this character say?

• It's been a great summer!

• I'm going to make lots of new friends!

• What will I take for lunch?

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6