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Characters in a story are more than a name to remember. Use a character builder worksheet to write out a character's appearance, background, personality, attributes, and story relevance, including whether they are a main or minor character in the story.
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Instructional Ideas
- Use the worksheet in a creative writing lesson for learners to flesh out their characters
- Include in a book report project
- Have your class fill out the worksheet after reading a story or novel that features strong characterization
- Use as a brainstorming template for an essay about a particular character
- Bring to a back to school activity for learners to fill out about themselves or a partner
Classroom Considerations
- Readers may need more space to write out their complete answers
Pros
- Straightforward and versatile for any reading or writing lesson
- A great addition to your mainstream language arts class or for English learners
- Addresses specific elements of a story, including protagonists and antagonists, character traits, and plot complications
Cons
- None