Character Traits 1

Character traits can be inferred by thinking about all of the following, EXCEPT:

• actions

• thoughts

• appearance

• feelings

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Which of these are character traits?

• excited, selfish, angry

• skinny, honest, creative

• skinny, angry, excited

• selfish, honest, creative

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CCSS.RL.7.3

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It was Tanner's first day at his new school. When his teacher introduced him to the class, he tried hard to make eye contact, but he ended up looking down at the floor.

• lazy

• rude

• shy

• stubborn

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CCSS.RL.7.3

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Since Brenda was the oldest child in the family, she had to babysit her brothers and sisters while her parents were at work during the summer. She constantly told her brother and sisters what chores they had to do before their parents got home from work. It didn't take long before her siblings had had enough.

• ambitious

• bossy

• helpful

• neat

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

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Kaden saw his younger brother struggling to complete his math homework. It's too bad that math is so difficult for Bryan, he thought.

"Hey, Bry, I know a trick you can try to make your math assignment easier," Kaden said. "Do you want me to show you?"

"Yes, please!" Bryan answered.

A character trait for Kaden is --

• helpful

• bossy

• loyal

• lazy

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Amber had been studying the possible Spelling Bee words every night since Mrs. Van Wagner had handed them out. The night before the Spelling Bee, Amber was still studying.

Amber's mom walked into her room. "Amber, I think it's time you turn off your light and go to bed. You've studied enough," she said.

"Just five more minutes, mom?" pleaded Amber. "I don't want to get second place again like I did last year. I want to be the champion!"

A character trait for Amber is --

• creative

• smart

• stubborn

• determined

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

Andrew is the star basketball player on Angleton Middle School's basketball team, and he knew it. It was no surprise to him that he was chosen to be the team captain.

"Congratulations on being named the captain," said his teammate after the announcement.

Andrew chuckled. "Well of course I was named the captain. I am the best player on the team!"

• ambitious

• determined

• stubborn

• arrogant

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

Xander is Cassie's older brother. One day they are waking home from school when a cold front rolls in and the temperature drops 20 degrees. Xander is dressed more appropriately for the weather than Cassie. He takes off his hooded sweatshirt and offers it to her. She gratefully accepts. Xander is now colder, but he is happier.

A character trait of Xander's is

• cooperative

• considerate

• responsible

• lazy

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

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CCSS.RL.6.3

Logan is a football player training over the summer for next year. The coach demands that all players come in at 6:00 AM and lift weights until 8:00 AM, when practice begins. Logan gets there at 5:00 AM to begin his training.

A character trait of Logan is

• foolish

• wise

• dedicated

• popular

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

Molly volunteers to help Ann clear her room. When Molly washed the mirrors, Ann asked her if she used paper towels instead of newspapers. When Molly admitted that she had used paper towels, Ann asked her to redo them. Then while Molly was sweeping, Ann corrected her on her technique. "Don't just push the dirt around, Molly! SWEEP it!" Ann told Molly.

A character trait of Ann is

• demanding

• spoiled

• miserable

• curious

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3