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Character Traits

Grade 4 · English Language Arts · Reading Comprehension · Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

Lesson Summary

Character traits describe what a person in a story is like on the inside. You can figure them out by looking at what characters say, do, and think.

Explanation

A character trait is a word that describes a character's personality, like brave, kind, or stubborn. Traits are different from feelings because traits stay the same throughout most of the story, while feelings can change from scene to scene. You can find evidence for traits by paying attention to the character's words, actions, and thoughts. If a character shares their lunch with someone who forgot theirs, you might say that character is generous.

Practice Questions

Q1: A character stays up all night to finish a project. What trait does this show?
Answer: Determined (or hardworking).
Q2: What is the difference between a character trait and a feeling?
Answer: A trait is part of who the character is and stays mostly the same, while a feeling can change from moment to moment.
Q3: Name two ways you can find evidence for a character's traits.
Answer: By looking at what the character says and what the character does (or thinks).
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Character Traits is taught in Grade 4 as part of the English Language Arts curriculum in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.

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