This board helps players review Character Traits and Evidence through a Jeopardy-style game format on Kleveroo. It includes categories such as Trait Basics, Actions Reveal, Feelings & Motivation, Evidence Please, Trait or Feeling. It is useful for classroom review, team trivia, family game night, test prep, and group play.
- Classroom review
- Test prep
- Team trivia
- Group play
- Family game night
A peek at what's on the board — 5 categories and one sample clue from each. Answers stay hidden until you open them, so the game still works.
What is a character trait?
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a quality that describes a character
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Liam returns a lost wallet. What trait does this show?
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honest
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What is a character's motivation?
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the reason the character acts
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Which better proves a character is brave: 'She entered the dark cave to help a friend' or 'She wore a red shirt'?
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She entered the dark cave to help a friend
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Is 'patient' more likely a trait or a feeling?
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trait
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Board content
Trait Basics
- $100 — What is a character trait?
- a quality that describes a character
- $200 — Is 'kind' a character trait or a setting?
- character trait
- $300 — Can a character have more than one trait?
- yes
- $400 — What can help readers identify a character's traits?
- the character's words, thoughts, and actions
- $500 — Is 'happy' usually a trait or a temporary feeling?
- a temporary feeling
Actions Reveal
- $100 — Liam returns a lost wallet. What trait does this show?
- honest
- $200 — Ava keeps practicing even after making mistakes. What trait does this show?
- persistent
- $300 — Noah shares his snack with a classmate. What trait does this show?
- generous
- $400 — Mia checks her work carefully before turning it in. What trait does this show?
- careful
- $500 — Eli volunteers to help clean the classroom. What trait does this show?
- helpful
Feelings & Motivation
- $100 — What is a character's motivation?
- the reason the character acts
- $200 — A character studies every night because she wants to improve. What motivates her?
- wanting to improve
- $300 — A boy hides behind his parent when meeting strangers. What feeling might he have?
- shy or nervous
- $400 — A girl smiles and jumps after winning a race. What feeling is she likely experiencing?
- excited
- $500 — Why is knowing a character's motivation useful?
- it helps explain the character's actions
Evidence Please
- $100 — Which better proves a character is brave: 'She entered the dark cave to help a friend' or 'She wore a red shirt'?
- She entered the dark cave to help a friend
- $200 — Which detail supports 'responsible': 'He feeds the dog every morning' or 'He likes pizza'?
- He feeds the dog every morning
- $300 — What should you use to support a trait you choose?
- text evidence
- $400 — If a character comforts someone who is sad, what trait could that support?
- caring
- $500 — If a character admits a mistake, what trait could that support?
- honest
Trait or Feeling
- $100 — Is 'patient' more likely a trait or a feeling?
- trait
- $200 — Is 'angry' more likely a trait or a feeling?
- feeling
- $300 — Is 'curious' commonly used as a character trait?
- yes
- $400 — Is 'sleepy' more likely a lasting trait or a temporary feeling?
- temporary feeling
- $500 — Why should readers distinguish traits from feelings?
- traits describe character qualities while feelings can change quickly
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