Illustrating Character Traits 
Group Word Knowledge Activity

Directions:  Students will receive a list of five words and will have the period to create illustrated character trait sheets for each of the words.

Students will take one of four roles…

Researcher: looks up the definitions of character traits.

Recorder: writes on the project paper.

Director: thinks of actions that show the character traits, also presents the project.

Illustrator: draws pictures that show the character traits.  Other students should help color.

The character trait 

The definition  

A drawing showing how the character trait could be implied or indirectly linked to a character

A ______ character might… 
Description of how the character trait could be shown.  	
Gregarious

One who is friendly, sociable, or likes company.

A gregarious character might shake hands with new people they meet.	

Rubric

Defintions:  Did you define all five words?  Did you define them correctly?

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Illustrations:  Did you illustrate word meaning?  Does it look presentable?

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Explanations: Did you explain how your illustration shows the word meaning?  

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Quality: Overall quality, neatness, artistry, and penmanship.

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Group Roles
Illustrating Vocabulary 

Researcher
The researcher looks up the definitions of character traits.
Remember, it’s important to choose the right definition.

Recorder
The recorder writes on the project paper.
You are responsible for the word, the definition, and the description of the action.

Director
The director thinks of actions that show the character traits.
Also, help the researcher put the definitions in to your own words.

Illustrator
The illustrator draws pictures that show the character traits.
Other group members may help color your pictures.

Conscientious
Rambunctious
Eloquent
Fatigued
Malicious
	
Jovial
Tactful
Timid
Lackadaisical
Uncouth	
Complacent
Gullible
Charismatic
Bewildered
Exuberant	

Facetious
Studious
Shrewd
Compassionate
Quarrelsome

Pompous
Sullen
Hospitable
Meticulous
Superstitious	

Unscrupulous
Pessimistic
Sociable
Humble
Thrifty