4th Grade Reading & Language Arts — Great Stories of Faith — Reading and Writing
Students will analyze character traits by studying heroes of faith and learn to identify traits through a character's words, actions, and choices.
A character trait is a quality that describes what a person is like on the inside — such as brave, honest, kind, faithful, or patient. We learn about character traits by paying attention to what characters say, do, and choose.
Hebrews chapter 11 is sometimes called the 'Hall of Faith.' It tells about many people who showed great faith in God. By reading about their actions, we can identify their character traits.
Abraham showed faith and obedience when God told him to leave his homeland. Moses showed courage and leadership when he stood before Pharaoh. Ruth showed loyalty and love when she stayed with Naomi.
When we read any story, we should ask: What does this character do? What does this character say? What choices does this character make? These clues help us understand who the character really is.
Good readers also notice how characters change throughout a story. Sometimes a character starts out fearful but becomes brave, like Gideon. This is called character development.
Pick three heroes from Hebrews 11. For each one, write their name, one action they took, and the character trait that action shows. Then write one character trait you want to develop in your own life.