Kids Fruit-Style Quiz Copyrighted Material 2008 Dr.

Linda Karges-Bone

What is Your Brain Fruit-Style? A Personality and Learning Styles Quiz for Kids By Dr. Linda Karges-Bone Directions: Read each question and then circle the letter that tells something about you. Choose only one letter in each group. Line each of the six letters up and see how they match the fruit styles. 1. You have an hour all to yourself. If you had to choose one of these ways to spend the hour, which would it be?

A. B. C. D.

Reading a good book. Talking with friends . Finishing a school project. Helping a friend who needs me.

2. Which of these letters describes you and the way you make friends? E. F. G. H. I have a lot of friends and get along with most people. I have one best friend and that is it. I am close to a small group of people whom I trust. I am the leader in my group of friends.

3. If your best friend described you, what would he or she say? I. You are someone who likes to compete and win. J. You are someone who is always ready to laugh or try new things. K. You are someone who is helpful and kind. L. You are someone who is careful and quiet.

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4. How do you feel about school most of the time? M. I am never caught up. I hate feeling rushed. N. I never have enough time to do all the activities I want to do. O. I can do anything I want to if I work hard enough. P. I dont want to disappoint my teacher or parents by making a bad grade.

5. If you get upset with something or someone, how do you handle it? Q. Talk about my feelings and ask lots of different people for advice. R. Keep it to myself and figure out a way to solve the problem in my own way. S. Share my feelings with a close friend or parent. T. Go to someone in charge and ask him or her to straighten things out. 6. Which of these would be the best way to prepare for a big test? U. Make your own flash cards after reading the chapters. V. Study with a group. W. Read and memorize notes from class. X. Ask your teacher for a study guide.

Put your six letters in order on the spaces below and then look in the code box for your fruit style match. _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____

Note: If you have 3 or more letters that match, you are probably that fruit style. Sometimes, kids have a 2-fruit style, like a bananagrape!

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What Kind of Fruit Are You? If you are an ( Apple)you like to be first and hopefully the best in everything you do. In fact, you might be the first born or only child in your family. You dont mind working hard, but sometimes get angry when things dont work out like you wanted them to. You learn by watching and by asking questions. If your teacher puts you in a group, you are almost always the leader because you feel good about getting things done on time and winning! You might need to slow down and think carefully before you make a decision. Lots of kids like books with action and adventure in them. You might also like biographies. You like setting goals and reaching them, but dont forget to have a good time reaching the goal and remember that other people have goals and ideas too. Take time to listen. You like to compete in sports, games, grades, and with others. That is why you are the ACTIVE APPLE.

If you are a someone who

(Banana)..you are a perfectionist, that is likes things to be just right, no matter how long

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it takes! You like to work on things without rushing. It might make you nervous if the teacher jumps around from one project to another and you are not done yet. You might be a middle child or the second-born child in your family. You learn by touching and by using your hands. You are a good listener too, because you hate to get behind or miss anything. Kids like books with lots of facts, ideas, and ways to do things, like crafts, cooking, or even riddles. You like science and science fiction too. If your teacher puts you in a group, you might not feel pleased, because you really prefer to work alone. Sometimes, you work a bit too slowly and worry about things that dont really matter. It is okay to make mistakes. Dont feel bad when you do, just move on. Remember, asking for help can be a good thing in school. You like to see good grades on your report card, but dont like to brag too much. It just feels good to be smart and to be correct. That is why you are the BRAINY BANANA. If you are a ( Strawberry).. you are a people person, that means you enjoy talking and being with people in school and at home. You might be the first born child in your family or an only child. You might have to work on finishing things that you start. You learn by asking questions, listening, and trying things yourself. Kids like books with a lot of feelings and conflicts. You like stories with imagination and excitement where kids like you solve problems. In a group, you motivate and encourage people. Sometimes you are the leader too. You get excited about learning, but you can have trouble following directions. Reminders are good, because you get so and may forget things. You like to make good grades because it means that your teachers see how great your ideas are and put it up for others to enjoy. You come up with new ideas and ways to solve problems that others may miss. Creativity makes you happy. But sometimes, you are better at coming up with the ideas than actually finishing the project and things can get hectic in your life! That never stops you though. That is why you are the SURPRISING STRAWBERRY. If you are a ( Grape)..you are a person who cares about how other people feel. You like being a helper and feel good when

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your teacher or parents thanks you for what you do. Sometimes you worry about what other people think. Maybe you worry about making mistakes. You may be the baby in your family or one of many children in a big family. You like being good and dont like conflicts. When a picks a book, it might be a fairy tale with a happy ending or a fantasy. You may like series books too. You learn by touching and by watching carefully. You need to see things done a few times before you will try them on your own. If your teacher puts you in a group, you like to be in charge of materials, so that things stay neat and organized. You like to learn but are sometimes afraid to ask questions because you dont want people to look at you when you do. Try to have more confidence in yourself! You have a lot to offer. Thats why you are the GOOD GRAPE.