About the "Character Analysis" Worksheet

Character Analysis is a comprehensive graphic organizer designed to help students explore and understand the complexities of literary characters. This interactive and printable worksheet guides learners through a detailed examination of a chosen character from a story. It prompts students to identify and record key aspects such as the character's name, thoughts and feelings, challenges or conflicts, character traits, relationships, and major accomplishments. By breaking down these elements, students can develop a more nuanced understanding of character development and motivation within a narrative.

This interactive and printable worksheet encourages analytical thinking and promotes a holistic understanding of character roles in storytelling. The organized layout allows students to clearly see the connections between different aspects of the character, fostering deeper comprehension and critical analysis skills. By completing this character analysis, students enhance their ability to empathize with fictional characters, improve their critical reading skills, and gain valuable insights into the craft of storytelling and character development. This versatile tool can be used for individual reading assignments, group discussions, or as a preparatory exercise for writing book reports or literary essays.

What will your child learn through this worksheet?

In-depth analysis of character traits, motivations, and development
Identification of challenges and conflicts faced by characters in a story
Understanding of character relationships and their impact on the narrative
Recognition of major accomplishments and their significance to the plot

Learning Outcomes

Cognitive

Identify and describe at least five character traits with supporting evidence from the text within 15 minutes
Analyze the character's thoughts and feelings in relation to their actions in 2-3 sentences within 10 minutes

Psychomotor

Complete all sections of the graphic organizer with legible handwriting within a 30-minute time frame
Organize information coherently within the designated spaces of the worksheet

Affective

Demonstrate increased empathy towards fictional characters by articulating their thoughts and feelings
Show appreciation for the complexity of character development in storytelling

Interpersonal/Social

Participate in small group discussions to compare and contrast character analyses, respecting diverse interpretations
Present the completed character analysis to the class, effectively communicating insights about the character

Common core standards covered

RL.3.3

Describe characters in a story (e.g., their traits, motivations, or feelings) and explain how their actions contribute to the sequence of events.

RL.4.3

Describe in depth a character, setting, or event in a story or drama, drawing on specific details in the text (e.g., a character’s thoughts, words, or actions).

RL.5.3

Compare and contrast two or more characters, settings, or events in a story or drama, drawing on specific details in the text (e.g., how characters interact).