Teaching Character Traits Slideshow

Practice character traits with your 2nd grade, 3rd grade, and 4th grade students. Teach character trait vocabulary and practice identifying character traits within short text.

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When Antonio walked into the
classroom, he accidently bumped into the
door frame. He took a few more steps and
then tripped over a chair leg and fell flat
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What character trait best describes
Antonio? Explain your reasoning.

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The fourth of July is Andy’s favorite
holiday. Every year, he puts American
flags out in his front yard to help
celebrate. He also decorates their house
with red, white, and blue streamers.

What character trait best describes Andy?
Explain your reasoning.

entertainer patriotic

selfish friendly

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Raj got a new bike for Christmas. Even
though he had a helmet, he decided not
to wear it. He jumped on his bike and took
off as fast as he could down the middle of
his street. When a car came driving down
the street, Raj tried to race it.

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What character trait best describes Raj?
Explain your reasoning.

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Kay got $20.00 for her birthday to
spend however she wanted to. She
decided to invite her best friend Alex to go
to the movies with her. Alex said she
couldn’t afford to go to the movies, so Kay
offered to pay for her ticket.

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What character trait best describes Kay?
Explain your reasoning.

agreeable polite

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Explain your reasoning.

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Put the following character traits in order
from the word that means “The Most
Funny” to the word that means “The
Least Funny.” Explain your reasoning.

witty amusing
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humorous comical

entertaining hilarious

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