+ WHAT ARE CHARACTER TRAITS? WHY ARE THEY IMPORTANT?

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+ WHAT ARE CHARACTER TRAITS? WHY ARE THEY IMPORTANT?

+ Character traits are features of someone’s personality.

+ Some characters have good traits

+ Some characters have bad traits

+ Character traits help to describe and define a character.

+ A trait helps us to tell the difference between good…

+ And bad

+ Character traits of a mom might be… Patience

+ She might be loving or affectionate

+ She might even be a bit strict

+ Can you name 3 character traits that a teacher might have?

+ Here are a few traits that may describe your bff.