A Bad Case of Stripes Character Traits | First Day of School Activities

A Bad Case of Stripes Character Traits First Day of School Activities Packet - This character traits analysis packet is designed to be utilized after reading the story 'A Bad Case of Stripes' by David Shannon. A Bad Case of Stripes activities has everything you need to help teach character traits, physical traits and feelings for characters in the story! Included in this pack is: NO PREP cut and paste sorting worksheets, interactive notebook activities, bubble maps, graphic organizers, roll a die game, find the evidence worksheet, who am I writing printables, word wall cards and anchor charts (answer sheets).

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♥ First day of school activities

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♥ Early finishers

♥ Assessment

♥ Morning Work

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♥ Class discussions

♥ Word Work

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Bundle - A Bad Case of Stripes - character trait sorting, cut and paste activities, yes/no game, word wall cards and task cards.

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There are color and black lined versions available in this pack. The sorting activities include:

• Teacher instructions

• Sort the character traits for Camilla at the beginning of the story to the end of the story.

• Worksheet - Students list character traits for Camilla at the beginning of the story and the end of the story. Students will also make an inference about one of Camilla's character traits.

• Sort the feelings for Camilla at the beginning of the story to the end of the story.

• Worksheet - Students list feelings for Camilla at the beginning of the story and the end of the story. Students will also make an inference about how Camilla felt.

• Sort the words to describe Camilla's physical traits and feelings.

• Worksheet - Students list physical traits and feelings to describe Camilla. Students will also describe Camilla's appearance.

• Worksheet - Students list physical traits and character traits to describe Mrs. Cream. Students will also make an inference about one of Mrs. Cream's character traits.

• Worksheet - Students list physical traits and character traits to describe the old lady in the story. Students will also make an inference about one of her character traits.

• Sort the words into synonyms and antonyms for the word scared.

Cut and paste character trait activities

• Cut and paste the 4 character traits to describe Camilla’s qualities at the beginning of the story and paste into the boxes.

• Cut and paste the 4 character traits to describe Camilla’s qualities at the end of the story and paste into the boxes.

• Cut and paste 4 words to describe Camilla’s feelings at the beginning of the story and paste into the boxes.

• Cut and paste the 4 physical traits to describe Camilla’s appearance.

• Answer sheets included which can be used as anchor charts to display on your bulletin board.

Bubble Maps

The bubble maps are perfect for students who have prior knowledge about character traits, physical traits and feelings. Each bubble map consists of the following:

• Students write a character trait inside each bubble to describe Camilla at the beginning of the story.

• Students write a character trait inside each bubble to describe Camilla at the end of the story.

• Students write a word inside each bubble to describe Camilla's feelings at the beginning of the story.

• Students write a physical trait inside each bubble to describe Camilla's appearance.

• Students write a character trait inside each bubble to describe Mrs. Cream.

• Students write a character trait inside each bubble to describe Dr. Bumble.

Roll a Die Game and Graphic Organizer

• Character Traits and Feelings Game - Students roll a die and find evidence in the text to support Camilla's character traits and feelings. There is a table for students to record their responses on.

Interactive Notebook Activities - Lift the Flap

• Lift the Flap Activity 1 - Students lift the flaps and write Camilla's character traits for the beginning and end of the story.

• Lift the Flap Activity 1 - Students lift the flaps and write how Camilla felt at the beginning and end of the story.

• Lift the Flap Activity 3 - Students lift the flaps and describe Camilla's physical traits at the beginning of the story and the end.

Who am I Activities

• Who am I activities are included for Camilla, Dr. Bumble and Mrs. Cream. Students will write 3 character traits clues to describe each of the characters. An example is included to model to the class.

Word Wall Cards for your Bulletin Board

Also included in this pack are rainbow striped word wall cards to display on your bulletin board to assist students when writing about characters in the story. The word wall cards include the following words:

• Camilla, Mrs. Cream, Mr. Cream, Dr. Bumble, The Environmental Therapist, old lady, principal and The Experts.

• Character traits - insecure, fearful, timid, fussy, confident, positive, negative, unique, unusual, weird, secure, brave, shy, sensitive, kind, caring, loving and thoughtful.

Feelings - nervous, lonely, embarrassed, happy, proud, relieved, sad, shy, sensitive, content, frustrated, scared and afraid.

Check out some of the positive feedback this product has received.

"I couldn't have asked for a better document! I feel like it was pure luck that the book matched up with the skill I wanted my kids to work on! Thank you!" by Elbee's Essentials.

"This really helped my sts distinguish between physical and personality traits as well as how the character changed from the beginning to the end in the story. Lots of discussion generated! :)Thanks!" by Bridget G.

"A great resource that provides a thorough way to introduce character traits. These activities work very well in tandem with the book. Thank you!" by Samar S.

"Excellent packet!! I used it for my observation and my principal was impressed!!

" by Maria E.

Please see the preview before purchasing to get a further insight into what this package entails.

This product is also included in the money saving bundle below:

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