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Character Counts!

A Grade 5 worksheet focusing on core character traits such as respect, responsibility, fairness, and empathy.

Grade 5 Social studies Social SkillsCharacter Education
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Multiple ChoiceFill in the BlanksTrue / FalseShort AnswerWord Bank

Standards

C3.D2.Civ.1.3-5C3.D2.Civ.2.3-5

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character educationsocial skillsethicsvaluesgrade 5
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Character Counts!

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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Think about how good character helps us in our daily lives.

1. Which of the following best describes 'respect'?

a

Always getting your way

b

Treating others with kindness and consideration

c

Ignoring other people's feelings

d

Always being the first to speak

2. Why is 'responsibility' an important character trait?

a

Because it means you can do whatever you want

b

Because it shows you can be trusted to do what is expected

c

Because it means you are the boss

d

Because it helps you avoid chores

3. Showing   means understanding and sharing the feelings of another person.

4. When you play a game fairly, you are demonstrating the character trait of  .

5. A good friend always tells the truth, even when it's difficult.

T

True

F

False

6. It is okay to break promises if something more fun comes along.

T

True

F

False

7. Describe a time when you showed empathy towards someone. What did you do and how did it make them feel?

8. Why is it important to be a good citizen in your school and community? Give two examples.

Use the words below to complete the sentences.

Honesty
Perseverance
Integrity
Compassion

9. Even when things are tough, she showed great   by never giving up.

10. He demonstrated   by returning the lost wallet with all the money inside.