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4th - 8th Grade Common Core Analyze Characters Resources : Page 2

This workbook takes a snapshot of select heroes from Norse and Irish-Celtic stories: Thor and Cu Chullain. Their exciting deeds give kids noteworthy reading, writing and critical thinking practice.

Men of Myth

Explore Valentine&#39;s Day with this mix of puzzles, reading, recipes, printable valentines and more! With a balance of sweet and educational, this book makes the day perfectly palatable for 4th graders.

Valentine's Day Busy Book

Read about the parts of a plot diagram, then fill out the details of a story that you have recently read in the diagram.

Diagramming the Plot of a Story

Children read a classic fable with an eye toward character analysis in this reading comprehension worksheet.

Evaluating Character Traits: The Boy Who Cried Wolf

After reading the first few chapters of Pam Mu&ntilde;oz Ryan&rsquo;s novel Esperanza Rising, engage your students in a discussion with this two-page novel study guide!

Novel Study: Esperanza Rising: Discussion Guide #1

Use this discussion guide to encourage thoughtful discussions about chapters 1&ndash;4 of Suzanne Collins&#39; The Hunger Games.&nbsp;

Novel Study: The Hunger Games: Discussion Guide #1

Readers practice analyzing a character in a work of fiction as they read a passage from L. Frank Baum's The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.

The Wizard in The Wizard of Oz

Read this famous Norse myth starring Sif and Loki and find out how mythology shapes our understanding of the world around us.

Norse Myths: Sif's Golden Hair

Students make connections between classic and modern literature by identifying shared character archetypes found in each.

Archetypes in Modern Literature

Students hone reading comprehension and analysis skills with this adapted excerpt from the first chapter of The King of Elfland&rsquo;s Daughter by Lord Dunsany.

Extended Reading Comprehension: Excerpt Adapted From 'The King of Elfland’s Daughter'

Expand your reader&rsquo;s knowledge of world folklore with this unique and engaging reading comprehension worksheet!&nbsp;

Extended Reading Comprehension: The Boatbuilders of Fiji

Support students&rsquo; comprehension and analysis of S.E. Hinton&rsquo;s novel The Outsiders with these discussion questions for chapters 9-12.

Novel Study: The Outsiders: Discussion Guide #3

Readers practice describing fictional characters using their own words&nbsp;with this graphic organizer template.

Concept Web: Character Traits

It can be tricky to sort out different perspectives in a complex book! Use this activity to help your learner think about how two different characters feel about the same event or challenge.

Characters' Points of View

After completing The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, have students reflect on the significant themes and events of the story with these response prompts.

The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Post-Reading Questions

Use this discussion guide to support students&rsquo; comprehension and analysis of chapters 5&ndash;8 of S.E. Hinton&rsquo;s novel The Outsiders.

Novel Study: The Outsiders: Discussion Guide #2

Use this discussion guide to support readers&rsquo; comprehension of chapters 1&ndash;8&nbsp;of Linda Sue Park&rsquo;s A Long Walk to Water.

Novel Study: A Long Walk to Water: Discussion Guide #1

Help students build critical thinking skills by having them analyze the main characters in Katherine Applegate&rsquo;s The One and Only Ivan.

Novel Study: The One and Only Ivan: Analyze the Characters

In this activity, your child will get the chance to adapt a favorite book for the stage or screen.

Book Script

Use this graphic organizer to help your students identify the four elements of a fictional story: characters, setting, problem, and solution.

Elements of a Story: Circle Chart

Encourage creativity and critical thinking about the characters in The Hunger Games with this artistic extension activity!

Novel Study: The Hunger Games: Character Archetype Trading Cards

Use this discussion guide to encourage thoughtful discussions about chapters 5&ndash;9 of The Hunger Games&nbsp;by Suzanne Collins!&nbsp;

Novel Study: The Hunger Games: Discussion Guide #2

Develop your students' writing skills with this character and setting worksheet!

Develop Character and Setting

We all know the classic fairy tale, and now you have a chance to put your own spin on the story of Cinderella! Your kids can let their imaginations take flight as they add their own plot twists and illustrations to the beloved story.

Cinderella: Your Version

The Secret Garden's setting tells you a lot about characters, plot, and conflict. Explore the role of setting in literature in this worksheet.

The Secret Garden Setting

Use this worksheet to show how to compare characters’ thoughts and actions.

Comparing Characters: Haunted Hotel

After reading Esperanza Rising by Pam Mu&ntilde;oz Ryan, students can reflect on the themes and events of the novel with these writing prompts!

Novel Study: Esperanza Rising: Post-Reading Response Prompts

Have students compare and contrast&nbsp;fictional and historical accounts with this seventh-grade reading comprehension worksheet!

Compare and Contrast: Fictional and Historical Accounts

Use this handy concept web to teach your students about ways to interact with text, including text-to-self, text-to-text, and text-to-world connections that can help deepen their understanding of what they read.

Making Connections with Texts Concept Web

Main characters would be lost without their supporting characters! Use this reading comprehension worksheet to compare and contrast characters from classic novels using a graphic organizer and paragraph excerpts.

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