Understanding Character Traits
A Grade 3 ELA worksheet focused on identifying and describing character traits in stories.
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Understanding Character Traits
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Read each story carefully. Then, answer the questions about the characters' traits.
Story 1: The Lost Kite
Leo was flying his brand new red kite at the park. Suddenly, a strong gust of wind pulled the string right out of his hands! The kite soared higher and higher until it was just a tiny speck in the sky. Leo felt a tear roll down his cheek. He looked around and saw an older boy, Sam, sitting on a bench. Leo bravely walked up to Sam and said, "Excuse me, I lost my kite. It was red and had a long tail." Sam smiled and pointed to a tall oak tree. "Is that it, stuck in the branches?" Leo looked up and saw his kite! "Yes! Thank you!" he shouted, feeling much better.
1. Which word best describes Leo when he walked up to Sam?
shy
brave
angry
sad
2. Sam showed he was when he helped Leo find his kite.
3. What did Leo do that showed he was determined?
Story 2: Maya's Garden
Maya loved to plant flowers. Every morning, she would wake up early, put on her gardening gloves, and check on her plants. She watered them carefully, pulled out weeds, and talked to them softly. Even when some seeds didn't grow, she didn't give up. She would try planting new ones, learning from her mistakes. Her garden was the prettiest on the street, full of colorful blooms.
4. Maya is a lazy gardener.
True
False
5. Match the action to the character trait shown by Maya.
a. Wakes up early to garden
i. Patient
b. Doesn't give up when seeds don't grow
ii. Hardworking
Use the words below to describe Maya's character.
6. Choose two words from the word bank that describe Maya. Explain why you chose each word, using examples from the story.