Character Traits Exploration

Character Traits Exploration

Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow. Pay close attention to what the characters say, do, and think to determine their traits.

The New Neighbor

Lily watched from her window as a moving truck pulled up next door. A girl with bright red shoes hopped out of the truck, carrying a box twice her size. She stumbled a little but giggled as she regained her balance. When the box finally made it inside, the girl reappeared, this time pulling a small wagon filled with toys. She waved at Lily, who was still peeking through the curtains. Lily quickly hid. Later that afternoon, Lily heard a knock on her door. It was the new girl, holding a plate of freshly baked cookies. “Hi! I’m Maya,” she said with a wide smile. “My mom and I just moved in. Would you like to play?” Lily, usually shy, found herself smiling back. “I’m Lily,” she replied, taking a cookie. “Sure, I’d love to!”

1. Which word best describes Maya when she first gets out of the truck?

2. What character trait does Maya show by bringing cookies to Lily?

3. Lily was feeling   when she was peeking through the curtains.

4. Maya’s wide smile shows that she is a   person.

5. What did Lily do that showed she was usually shy? How did her feelings change by the end of the story?

6. Maya was upset when she stumbled with the box.

Match each action with the character trait it shows.

10. Imagine you are Maya. Write a short paragraph describing your first day in the new neighborhood and what you thought of Lily. Use at least two character traits to describe yourself or Lily.