3rd grade character traits lesson

Teach character traits in upper elementary through activities, full lesson plans, anchor charts, and small group work! Plus a freebie!

Are you looking for a fun way to teach describing characters and character traits? Try this! Fold each side of a horizontal sheet of paper to the middle. Have the kids draw a picture of the character on the front. Put words to describe the outward appearance of the character on the outside. This can be things that are obvious from the text. Next, open the page up and write character traits and words to describe the character's emotions on the inside. These are things you have to infer about…

Kids having trouble understanding character traits? Read about the 3 secrets for teaching character traits so that the kids really "get it."

Understanding characters can be tricky! Learn my favorite strategies for helping students master character traits and changes.

100 Character Traits Free Printable PDF List. Help students analyze characters with this free printable list of character traits!

I feel like by the time students get to 4th grade, they are OVER Character Traits. However, knowing what Character Traits are doesn’t prepare them for the types of characters or the way traits are “shown” in 4th grade text. This week, we are diving in deep with character, their traits, inferred traits, and the […]

Teaching students about character traits beyond the standard 'kind and mean' can be challenging, especially in the upper grades where not only are students expected to identify specific character traits, but also discuss how events in the story change the character, and how the character impacts the plot. The good news is that providing them with scaffolds and a variety of examples can really impact their knowledge of character traits.

Character Traits Anchor Chart... plus a FREE character traits printable activity…