Character Traits Exploration
A Grade 2 ELA worksheet to help students identify and describe character traits in stories.
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Character Traits Exploration
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Read the story carefully. Then, answer the questions about the character's traits.
The Little Bear
Leo the bear cub loved to explore. One sunny morning, he saw a butterfly with bright blue wings. He wanted to follow it! His mother had told him to stay close, but the butterfly was so beautiful. Leo quietly walked away from his family. Soon, he realized he was lost. He sat down and began to cry. Then, he remembered his mother's words: "Be brave, Leo!" He stood up, took a deep breath, and looked for clues to find his way home. He saw a tall oak tree that looked familiar. He followed a small stream, and soon, he saw his family by the berry bushes. Leo hugged his mother tight. He learned that it's important to listen, but also to be brave when things get tough.
1. What is one character trait of Leo at the beginning of the story?
Obedient
Curious
Shy
Angry
2. When Leo got lost, he felt . But then he remembered to be .
3. What did Leo do that showed he was brave?
Use the words in the box to describe Leo's character.
4. Leo was because he went off on his own.
5. He was when he tried to find his way home.
6. Leo listened to his mother and stayed close to his family the whole time.
True
False
7. How did Leo change from the beginning of the story to the end? What character trait did he learn?