IXL | Use actions and dialogue to understand characters

Read the sentences.

Brody lifted up the bed while his mother cleaned the floor under it. He only needed to use one arm to do it!

What is Brody probably like?

strong

smart

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Learn with an example

Read the sentence.

Mandy gives everyone in her family the same gift card so no one gets upset.

What is Mandy probably like?

quiet

fair

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.

Mandy is fair. You can tell because she gives everyone the same gift so no one will be upset.

Mandy gives everyone in her family the same gift card so no one gets upset.

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