Character Traits Skills

Caleb never wants to share the items that are in the caddy on the table with his classmates. He tells them not to touch the supplies.

How would you best describe Caleb's behavior?

• greedy

• kind

• nice

• smart

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Source 2:
Liam was playing soccer in the yard when the ball crashed into his neighbor’s window, breaking it. His friends told him not to say anything so they wouldn’t get in trouble. Liam felt nervous—he didn’t want to get yelled at or have to pay for the damage. But deep down, he knew he needed to be honest about what happened.

What difficult decision does Liam face in the story?

• Whether to play or study

• Whether to be honest or keep it a secret

• Whether to share a toy

• Whether to go outside or stay inside

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Which character trait best describes Liam when he thinks about telling the truth, even though he might get in trouble?

• Dishonest

• Brave

• Careless

• Mean

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What trait do Liam’s friends show when they tell him to keep quiet?

• Responsible

• Honest

• Thoughtful

• Dishonest

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Ella doesn’t want to let her cousin play with her favorite game. Let's complete the sentence about what Ella could do to solve her problem and why it would help.

Sentence starter:
Ella could _____ because _____.

• Ella could put the game away so no one can play because it would show she doesn’t like sharing.

• Ella could let her cousin take turns with the game because it would be fair and make both of them happy.

• Ella could give her cousin a different toy because it would stop them from playing together.

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CCSS.RL.1.3

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“Can I play with the basketball, please?” asked Jordan.
“No!” shouted Alex, “This is my basketball, go find something else!”

Question: What character trait is Alex showing?

• Kind

• Selfish

• Friendly

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Maya has been trying to bake a cake but keeps burning it. After several tries, she sighs and says, “I give up!”

Which best explains how Maya is feeling and why?

• Disappointed because she cannot make the cake turn out correctly.

• Joyful because she enjoys baking.

• Enthusiastic because she wants to bake more.

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CCSS.RL.1.3

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Jaden is preparing for his first day at a new school. He has organized his backpack and is looking at his schedule. He feels eager to meet new classmates, but he also feels a bit anxious because everything is unfamiliar to him.

Which of the following is NOT a feeling Jaden has?

• Anxious because he is worried about the new environment.

• Curious because he wants to learn about his new school

• Confident because he knows exactly what will happen.

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Ethan enjoys playing with his little sister. When she feels upset, he gently talks to her and shares his favorite books to cheer her up. He is patient and thoughtful, always making sure she feels safe and calm.

The character trait that best describes Ethan is ________________
because he _________________.

• The character trait that best describes Ethan is ___patient__
  because he makes sure that his sister feels safe and calm___________.

• The character trait that best describes Ethan is _mad_____

  beacuse he is __not nice to his sister___.

• The character trait that best describes Ethan is ---tired--and ---he does not want to talk to her--.

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Sofia has been trying to learn how to ride her bike but keeps falling. After several attempts, she takes off her helmet and says, “I’m done!”

• Excited because she loves biking.

• Confident because she knows she will learn soon.

• Disappointed because she can’t ride the bike yet.

• Calm because she enjoys practicing.

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