Character Quote Response: Tilly From Tilly and the Bookwanderers

Invite students to reflect on a quote by the character Tilly Pages from Anna James’s Tilly and the Bookwanderers with this engaging writing worksheet. In this reflective writing exercise, students will respond with words and images as they share their interpretation of the given quote. They’ll reflect on how the quote applies to their own life or the world at large, and they’ll create a visual representation of the quote.

Analyzing quotes is an important part of interpreting and drawing meaning from an author or speaker’s words. When we closely analyze words and their impact, we build a deeper understanding of the intended meaning. Whether used as a warm-up to begin class, as a writing assessment, or as an independent assignment, this exercise is a great way to stimulate critical thinking and discussion in a middle-grade classroom. Don't miss our other high-interest character quote response worksheets!