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Character Traits Exploration

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Character Traits Exploration

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📖 Part 1: Understanding Character Traits

Read this character description:

Maya always stood up for younger students when they were being bullied, even though it sometimes got her into trouble. She spent her lunch breaks tutoring struggling classmates in maths, refusing any payment. When her family faced financial difficulties, Maya secretly took on a part-time job to help with household expenses, never complaining about the extra work.

1. Which character trait best describes Maya?

Selfish

Compassionate

Lazy

Dishonest

2. What evidence from the text supports your answer?
3. What motivates Maya's actions? (Why does she behave this way?)

She wants to be popular

She cares about helping others

She enjoys getting into trouble

She wants to impress her teachers

4. Identify TWO other character traits Maya demonstrates:

Trait 1: ___________________

Trait 2: ___________________

✏️ Part 2: Character Analysis

5. Complete this sentence about character traits:

Character traits are the _________________ or features that describe a character's personality, such as being brave, kind, or _________________.

6. Think of a character from a book, movie, or TV show you know well. Describe three of their character traits and explain what motivates them.

Character name: ___________________

Three character traits:

1. ___________________

2. ___________________

3. ___________________

What motivates this character? (What drives their actions?)

7. How do character traits and motivations make stories more interesting?

🎨 Part 3: Create Your Own Character

8. Design a character for your own story. Fill in the character profile below:

Character Name: ___________________

Age: _______ Setting (where they live): ___________________

Three main character traits:

1. ___________________

2. ___________________

3. ___________________

Main motivation (what drives them?):

One challenge or conflict they face:

9. Write one sentence describing how your character would react in a difficult situation, showing their traits and motivation:

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