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Here is the completed Characterization Worksheet 3, with answers and explanations for each question based on the implied character traits in the passages:
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1. Daren showed up at the banquet with food stains all over his dress shirt. He sat down, put his feet on the table, and burped loudly. The other people sitting at the table looked at each other but continued eating.
What character trait does Daren demonstrate?
Rude / Disrespectful
Explain your answer by referencing the text.
Daren demonstrates rudeness because he arrives at a formal banquet with food stains on his shirt, puts his feet on the table, and burps loudly—actions that are socially inappropriate and disrespectful in such a setting. The fact that others look at each other in discomfort but continue eating suggests they find his behavior off-putting.
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2. Diamond spent twelve hours working on her Popsicle stick White House yesterday. Today she noticed that there are bushes in front of the building, so she spent another six hours making bushes out of construction paper.
What character trait does Diamond demonstrate?
Detail-oriented / Diligent / Hardworking
Explain your answer by referencing the text.
Diamond shows attention to detail and diligence because she spent twelve hours initially building the White House and then added six more hours to create bushes after noticing they were missing. Her commitment to accuracy and completeness reflects her careful and hardworking nature.
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3. Courtney asked her neighbor if she could borrow an egg to complete a recipe that she had already started. The next day Courtney returned an egg to her neighbor along with a thank you card expressing her sincere gratitude.
What character trait does Courtney demonstrate?
Responsible / Polite / Grateful
Explain your answer by referencing the text.
Courtney demonstrates responsibility and gratitude because she not only returns the borrowed egg but also includes a thank-you card showing sincere appreciation. This act reflects her respect for others’ belongings and her thoughtful, considerate nature.
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4. When Angela asked her mother if she could go to the party, her mother said that she could not. So Angela asked her father, who said that she could. She then played her parents off one another until she got her way. Angela enjoyed herself at the party.
What character trait does Angela demonstrate?
Manipulative / Clever / Persistent
Explain your answer by referencing the text.
Angela shows manipulative behavior by playing her parents against each other to get what she wants. Instead of accepting her mother’s decision, she seeks out her father and uses their differing opinions to her advantage. This reveals a strategic and persistent personality, possibly lacking in honesty or directness.
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5. Kelvin found a wallet on the ground. He opened up the wallet and saw an old woman's ID card. Kelvin took the money out of the wallet and threw the wallet in a ditch.
What character trait does Kelvin demonstrate?
Greedy / Dishonest / Selfish
Explain your answer by referencing the text.
Kelvin demonstrates dishonesty and greed because instead of returning the wallet, he takes the money and discards the wallet in a ditch. His actions show no regard for the elderly woman’s property or well-being, indicating selfishness and moral irresponsibility.
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| Character | Implied Trait(s) |
|---------|------------------|
| Daren | Rude/Disrespectful |
| Diamond | Detail-oriented/Diligent |
| Courtney | Responsible/Grateful |
| Angela | Manipulative/Clever |
| Kelvin | Greedy/Dishonest |
These answers are based on inferred character traits drawn from the characters' actions and decisions in each passage.
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1. Daren showed up at the banquet with food stains all over his dress shirt. He sat down, put his feet on the table, and burped loudly. The other people sitting at the table looked at each other but continued eating.
What character trait does Daren demonstrate?
Rude / Disrespectful
Explain your answer by referencing the text.
Daren demonstrates rudeness because he arrives at a formal banquet with food stains on his shirt, puts his feet on the table, and burps loudly—actions that are socially inappropriate and disrespectful in such a setting. The fact that others look at each other in discomfort but continue eating suggests they find his behavior off-putting.
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2. Diamond spent twelve hours working on her Popsicle stick White House yesterday. Today she noticed that there are bushes in front of the building, so she spent another six hours making bushes out of construction paper.
What character trait does Diamond demonstrate?
Detail-oriented / Diligent / Hardworking
Explain your answer by referencing the text.
Diamond shows attention to detail and diligence because she spent twelve hours initially building the White House and then added six more hours to create bushes after noticing they were missing. Her commitment to accuracy and completeness reflects her careful and hardworking nature.
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3. Courtney asked her neighbor if she could borrow an egg to complete a recipe that she had already started. The next day Courtney returned an egg to her neighbor along with a thank you card expressing her sincere gratitude.
What character trait does Courtney demonstrate?
Responsible / Polite / Grateful
Explain your answer by referencing the text.
Courtney demonstrates responsibility and gratitude because she not only returns the borrowed egg but also includes a thank-you card showing sincere appreciation. This act reflects her respect for others’ belongings and her thoughtful, considerate nature.
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4. When Angela asked her mother if she could go to the party, her mother said that she could not. So Angela asked her father, who said that she could. She then played her parents off one another until she got her way. Angela enjoyed herself at the party.
What character trait does Angela demonstrate?
Manipulative / Clever / Persistent
Explain your answer by referencing the text.
Angela shows manipulative behavior by playing her parents against each other to get what she wants. Instead of accepting her mother’s decision, she seeks out her father and uses their differing opinions to her advantage. This reveals a strategic and persistent personality, possibly lacking in honesty or directness.
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5. Kelvin found a wallet on the ground. He opened up the wallet and saw an old woman's ID card. Kelvin took the money out of the wallet and threw the wallet in a ditch.
What character trait does Kelvin demonstrate?
Greedy / Dishonest / Selfish
Explain your answer by referencing the text.
Kelvin demonstrates dishonesty and greed because instead of returning the wallet, he takes the money and discards the wallet in a ditch. His actions show no regard for the elderly woman’s property or well-being, indicating selfishness and moral irresponsibility.
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Summary of Character Traits:
| Character | Implied Trait(s) |
|---------|------------------|
| Daren | Rude/Disrespectful |
| Diamond | Detail-oriented/Diligent |
| Courtney | Responsible/Grateful |
| Angela | Manipulative/Clever |
| Kelvin | Greedy/Dishonest |
These answers are based on inferred character traits drawn from the characters' actions and decisions in each passage.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of character traits worksheet 3rd grade.
