Vocabulary: Character Traits Week 3



CHARACTER TRAITDEFINITIONPICTUREargumentativeSomeone who is argumentative is always ready to disagree or start arguing with other people. ?capableIf a person or thing is capable of doing something, they can do it. compassionateA compassionate person will feel or show pity, sympathy, and understanding for people who are suffering. dishonestSomeone who is?dishonest is not truthful and you cannot trust them.disrespectfulSomeone who is?disrespectful?does not show respect in the way that he or she speaks or behaves to someone.enthusiasticSomeone who is enthusiastic shows how much he likes or enjoys it by the way that he behaves and talks.impulsiveIf someone is?impulsive, they do things suddenly without thinking about them carefully first.thoughtlessPeople who are thoughtless forget or ignore other people's wants, needs, or feelings. ?PREFIXES CHANGE THE MEANING OF ROOT WORDSpre-beforepreview, prefix, predictpost-afterpost-game, postponedis-notdishonest, disrespectfulre-againrenew, review, relocateDefinitions used or adapted from : Use the definitions on the previous page to complete the crossword puzzle.Down1. showing pity or sympathy2. forget or ignore others' feelings3. ready to disagree or start to argue4. likes or enjoys something6. doing things suddenly without thinking7. again9. notCharacter Traits Week 3Across1. can do it5. does not show respect8. after9. not truthful10. beforeTuesday: What you do shows who you are…which character trait is being described?Character TraitDescriptionDarius helped the homeless man buy lunch because he felt sorry about his situation.Nora did not remember her mom’s birthday.Lori copied her best friend’s homework and turned it on as her own.Carlos would never have a normal conversation. He always disagreed about everything and would argue about anything.My nephew, Eric, is always touching everything and doesn’t think before he speaks. The two politicians were interrupting each other and kept poking their fingers at each other.The musician could play the trumpet, piano, drums, and guitar.The audience stood up and cheered after the students performed the musical.pre-preview, prefix, predictpost-post-game, postponedis-dishonest, disrespectfulre-renew, review, relocateWEDNESDAY: Listen to what a character says and you will learn about his or her character traits. Match the character trait to the quote.I didn’t do anything! You can’t say that! Uh-uh, I don’t believe it.Oh, you just look awful in that dress. argumentative thoughtless This tastes awful! Oh, did I say that out loud? I don’t think before I talk.I can juggle, spin plates, and hop on one foot all at the same time! capable impulsive Come on, hurry! I can’t wait to see the show! Hurry up!Are you o.k? It looks like you are going to cry. I’m sorry. What can I do? compassionate enthusiasticDid you see me take it? No? Well, then I didn’t take it. So there.I don’t care if you are the teacher. I want to talk to my friend so leave me alone. Beat it!disrespectful dishonest*************************************************************1. not connected - disconnected or reconnected2. connect again - disconnected or reconnected3. before the game - pregame or postgame4. after the game - pregame or postgameTHURSDAY: Create your own example or sentence for each character trait.CHARACTER TRAITSENTENCEenthusiasticthoughtlessimpulsivedishonestargumentativedisrespectfulcapablecompassionateFind 2 words that use each prefix.pre- ____________________ & ____________________post- ____________________ & ____________________re- ____________________ & ____________________dis- ____________________ & ____________________ ................
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