Character Traits

Renee checked her watch while she tapped her fingers on the table. “We need to get going, Mom, or we are going to miss the entire picnic. We should have left about twenty-five minutes ago.” “I’m just double checking to make sure we have sunscreen and insect repellent packed. I suppose we should find some hats to wear, too. The sun’s rays can be especially harmful at this time of the day if we aren’t well-covered,” Renee’s mom said. Which character trait best describes Renee’s mom?

• determined

• cautious

• considerate

• shy

“I don’t feel like doing my homework,” complained Patrick. “Me neither,” agreed his sister, Ivy. “Hey, I have an idea of what we can do to make our homework more exciting! Let’s race to see who can finish it first?” “Patrick, do you have to make everything into a contest? If we rush, we’ll probably get half of them wrong. I’m going to take my time and do it right,” said Ivy.

• competitive

• greedy

• insensitive

• wise

Select all of the POSITIVE character traits.

• Generous

• Rude

• Patient

• Selfish

• Honest

Someone who does not like to work is...

• Lazy

• Tolerant

• Corrupt

Katie and her grandmother sat down at the table to eat lunch. “Well, it took some discussion, but I think I managed to make a lunch that you will eat,” said Grandma. “Grandma, I can’t eat this. You put butter on my crustless ham sandwich, and my potato chips are touching my applesauce!” replied Katie.

Which character trait best describes Katie?

• indecisive

• picky

• comical

• frustrated

“Dawn, would you clean out the dishwasher for me? I really want to play some video games before I have to go to hockey practice,” asked Craig. “No. Cleaning out the dishwasher is your chore,” Dawn answered. “It would be a shame if Mom and Dad found out that you got sent to the principal’s office because of what happened at lunch on Monday,” warned Craig. “Ugh!” Dawn grunted, as she opened the dishwasher.

Which character trait best describes Craig?

• dishonest

• persistent

• manipulative

• courageous

“I am so angry right now,” hissed Andrea. “I can’t believe Kelli told the teacher that she saw me cheating on the test.” “How do you know Kelli told the teacher? Maybe Mrs. Hanson noticed you cheating herself,” replied Ashlee. Andrea glared at Ashlee. “I just know, okay? I saw Kelli watching me. I need to come up with a plan that will teach Kelli to mind her own business.” She paused. “I know what I’ll do. I am going to put something in her locker- like one of my brother’s sweaty socks. Her locker will reek for weeks! Which character trait best describes Andrea?

• vicious

• forgetful

• diligent

• ambitious

“Mrs. Meyers, may I speak with you?” asked Mary as the other students headed outside for recess. “Sure. Let’s sit down.” Mrs. Meyers pulled a chair close to her desk. “What is it, Mary?” “Do you remember the writing that was found on some of the playground equipment last week?” Mary asked. “Yes, I remember quite well. Did you take part in the vandalism?” “Kind of. I didn’t write anything myself, but I was there when my cousin and her friends did it,” Mary confessed. Which character trait best describes Mary?

• disorganized

• honest

• arrogant

• obedient

What is a character trait that describes this man?

• bossy

• talented

• smart

• athletic

“Yum! I love Grandma’s sugar cookies,” Daniela told her twin brother, Devon. “Me, too. It stinks that there are only six cookies for each of us,” said Devon. “Hey, I have an idea! Let’s tell Melissa that they fell on the floor, so Mom had to throw them away. If she falls for the lie, we can divide her six cookies, and we’ll each end up with nine!” suggested Daniela. Which character trait best describes Daniela?

• inventive

• optimistic

• trustworthy

• devious