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3rd Grade Character Traits worksheets

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Character Traits

Grade 3 Reading Worksheet

NameDate

Circle the trait that the sentence shows.

Read this first
Tess at Recess
When the new girl dropped her tray, Tess ran over and picked up the cups. “I will show you where the napkins are,” she said. Later, a big dog barked at the fence. The other children froze, but Tess walked up and spoke softly until it was quiet. At the end of the day she asked the teacher how bees make honey.
1.
Tess ran over and picked up the cups.
- shy
- lazy
- loud
- helpful
2.
The other children froze, but Tess walked up to the dog.
- careful
- silly
- scared
- brave
3.
She spoke softly until the dog was quiet.
- gentle
- loud
- angry
- shy
4.
She asked the teacher how bees make honey.
- curious
- bored
- clever
- angry

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About this worksheet

A character trait is a word that tells what a person in a story is like, such as brave, patient or generous. Readers do not usually get the trait handed to them; they work it out from what a character does, says and feels. On this worksheet your child reads a short story once and then looks at four lines taken from it, circling the trait that each line shows.

Building Confidence offers clearly different traits, On Level adds one close choice, and Challenge Me uses only close traits, so your child has to think about which word fits best. Each of the six versions has its own story. Ask your child why a line shows the trait they picked: the proof is always in the words of the story.

What your child will learn

Name a trait that fits what a character does or says
Use words from the story as proof of a trait
Tell two close traits apart

Common Core standard: RL.3.3

Worked example

Tess ran over and picked up the cups. Picking up the cups helps someone, so Tess is helpful.

Common mistake

Choosing a trait because it sounds nice instead of checking that the character's actions show it.

Helpful hint

Ask: what does this action tell me about the character?

Next skill: Character Point of View Earlier: Characters, Setting, and Plot

Questions parents ask

What is the most common mistake with character traits?

Choosing a trait because it sounds nice instead of checking that the character's actions show it.

How can I help my child with character traits?

Ask: what does this action tell me about the character?

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