Character Traits Lesson Plans Grade 5. Explain that a character trait describes the behavior or attitude of a person and that one could be used to describe anyone in the classroom. Define and give examples of various positive character traits explain how positive character traits are displayed in everyday life discuss and write about positive character traits identify positive character traits by acting out and watching skits.
Includes an activity video reading material and quiz. 5 minutes introduce the class to the concept of a character trait. Exit slip 3 5 mins students complete the character chart as an exit slip to ensure all students mastered the objective for the lesson.
To start the lesson i would use the anchor chart to review how good readers analyze clues provided by the author in order to infer character traits.
Prior to class i would create the base of my character traits anchor chart. Create a list of a minimum of 5 characters that you have studied so far in your class. Explain that a character trait describes the behavior or attitude of a person and that one could be used to describe anyone in the classroom. Define and give examples of various positive character traits explain how positive character traits are displayed in everyday life discuss and write about positive character traits identify positive character traits by acting out and watching skits.
