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Character traits: describing characters
Students practise identifying character traits versus feelings using trait vocabulary, with questions that start by sorting which words name traits, then asking why traits fit scenes using evidence from actions and words. Level: 3rd grade.
By Edform · English language arts · Grade 3 · Published Oct 28, 2026 · New
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Questions
- Which word names a character trait rather than a feeling?
- Eli sees a classmate drop some books. Even though it is time to line up, he stops to help pick them up. Which trait does Eli show?
- Put the steps for using evidence to identify a character trait in order.
- Match each character trait to the action that best shows it.
- Complete the sentence with the trait that best fits the evidence.
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