Character Analysis Activity

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Literature

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SubjectLiterature

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14. Character Trait Evidence Tracker Concept: Literary Analysis. Student Tasks: Choose a character from a current book, list 3 personality traits, and quote specific text evidence to support each trait. Grade: 4–8 Context: Novel Studies. Why it sells: Moves students from "gut feelings" to evidence-based analysis. Student-only worksheet • No teacher notes included • No answer key included

This resource guides students in analyzing character traits from a novel. The learning objective is for students to identify character traits and support their analysis with textual evidence, differentiating between personality traits and temporary emotions or physical attributes. Students will utilize a Character Trait Evidence Tracker to gather evidence from the text, providing quotes along with explanations of how those quotes illustrate specific traits. The activity culminates in a reflection on how character traits influence plot and themes. Sentence starters and a self-assessment checklist are included to enhance understanding and reflection.