Skill Library:

Character Traits

Help your students identify character traits with the resources below.

 

First, introduce your students to character traits with our engaging video. Follow up by having them practice with our stories and printable skill sheets.

WATCH THE VIDEO

Skill Power: Character Traits

Learn about character traits with this fun video.

PRACTICE THE SKILL

Outside and Inside Traits Skill Sheet

Practice describing characters' physical and personality traits with this skill sheet.

Character Traits Skill Sheet

Identify character traits and show text evidence with this skill sheet.

Top stories for teaching

 Character Traits:

FICTION Aunt Eater Sees a Monster Wally thinks there is a monster in his kitchen. Can Aunt Eater solve the mystery?
FICTION The Little Round Bun This story is based on a Ukrainian folktale.
FICTION The Terrific Turtles Read a story about a soccer team that has never won a game.
FICTION Mouse on the Moon Read a story about a mouse who longs for adventure.
FICTION Turtle's Race With Bear Read a Seneca folktale retold by Joseph Bruchac.
FICTION Mort the Pigacorn Read an original story about a different kind of unicorn.