IXL | Use actions and dialogue to understand characters

Read the sentences.

Tan and Dad had walked about five miles. Tan's legs were moving very slowly.

How is Tan probably feeling?

afraid

tired

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Read the sentences.

"Woof, woof!" Lester said. He began to crawl around, wagging his pretend tail.

What is Lester probably like?

silly

careful

When you read a story, think about what the characters do and say. This can help you understand what the characters are like and how they feel.

"I haven't exercised in weeks, but that can wait until tomorrow," Dan said. Then he yawned, plopped down on the couch, and put the game back on.

Dan is lazy. You can tell because he chooses to put off exercising and sits on the couch instead.

Marty jumped up and down and clapped his hands. "I can't believe today's the big day!" he shouted.

Marty is excited. You can tell because he claps his hands and jumps up and down.

Lester is silly. You can tell because he pretends to be a dog.

"Woof, woof!" Lester said. He began to crawl around, wagging his pretend tail.

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