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Preschool - 8th Grade Common Core Analyze Characters Resources : Page 3

Read this well-loved poem, then answer a few reading comprehension questions.

The Five Little Pigs

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 sweet poem by A.A. Milne, then answer a few short reading comprehension questions.

The Four Friends

Your students will demonstrate understanding of a short fiction text by answering who, when, what, where, why, and how questions. Use this as an introduction to the vocabulary in the EL Support Lesson: Who, When, What, Where, Why, and How Questions.

Sum it Up: Grandpa's Boat

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'

Give your students practice with Reader’s Theater in the wonderful genre of drama. They will read and practice fluency, as well as comprehension.

Reader’s Theater: Summertime Blues

Young readers dip their toes into character analysis with this fun graphic organizer.

Describe a Character

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

The next time you're having story time, be sure to use this fairy tale graphic organizer to boost comprehension!

Fairy Tale Graphic Organizer

What happened in the story? Use this helpful graphic organizer to capture the characters, setting, and important events in a fiction text.

Who, What, Where 

This workbook is a festive way to work on reading comprehension strategies.

A Holiday Bedtime Story

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

Concept Web: Character Traits

Searching for a worksheet to help with your kid's reading skills? This printable uses a classic Aesop Fable.

The Man, the Boy, and the Donkey

In this first-person narrative, a child looks forward to a first camping trip.

My Vacation (Part One)

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

Read this cozy poem by A.A. Milne, then answer a reading comprehension question.

Furry Bear

Give your young readers some practice building their reading comprehension skills with the beloved story of The Three Little Pigs! Students will consider protagonists, antagonists, and character dynamics with this version of the classic story.

"The Three Little Pigs" Character Study

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

Everyone loves this silly classic! Read the poem, then answer a question at the end.

Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed

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

Use this resource to practice close reading in a fictional text. Your students will look at the adjectives, adverbs, and verbs that give more details about the important story elements.

Close Reading in Fiction

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

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