Learners discuss character traits, and complete a character map and a Venn diagram for selected characters in their assigned text.

Third graders practice identifying characters and story elements by creating a character cluster in class.  For this story analysis lesson, 3rd graders discuss the story Snow White and identify the characteristics of the evil witch....

Fourth graders choose a character from a magazine, complete a character sketch, and develop a short story placing this character in a situation. They utilize a worksheet imbedded in this plan which guides them through creating their...

Students participate in a class discussion about what makes a poster promote a message. They explore topics from character education and make a poster to define and promote a desirable character trait.

Students read "Frog and Toad are Friends" and investigate physical, emotional, and mental character traits. They brainstorm a list of character traits that make a good friend. The list is placed into a visual ranking system that is...

Students brainstorm and create list of traits of memorable fictional characters they have read about, write down ten characteristics about new character that they are going to create, discuss ways to make characters come alive, and write...

Students visualize a character or event and personalize it through drawings.

Third graders are introduced to character, plot development, point of view, and tone through the use of comic strips. They, in pairs, identify these four attributes in the comic strip and present their findings to the class.

Tenth graders read about the life in the Dominican Republic during the Trujillo Regime. After exploring a book, "The Time of the Butterflies," students describe the sisters and their lives. They complete a graphic organizer and write a...

Students effectively revise character descriptions.  In this revising character descriptions lesson, students work with a partner to give and receive constructive criticism to improve their character descriptions. 

Seventh graders examine words of Greek origin and discuss character development in fiction. They read a list of Greek word parts and create words on a worksheet. Students then read and discuss an informational handout about character...

Seventh graders read the story "Rikki-Tikki-Tavi" and analyze one of its characters. After completing a story element worksheet, they identify their favorite character. In several sentences students give reasons for their choices with...

In this literature worksheet, students complete a study of their favorite character from the Trumpet of the Swan. They fill in the name of their favorite character, complete a table with words that describe that character, and use those...

In this character traits worksheet, students respond to a literature book of their own by filling out a chart. Students list actions and the character traits they reveal.

Students research the characters of Hamlet.  In this Shakespearean literature lesson, students complete a pre-reading activity designed to improve their familiarity with the characters in the story.  In small groups, students...

Fifth graders define character words, look for real-life examples of the traits "in action," and write an acrostic poem based on one of these qualities.

Ninth graders examine a character from the short story, John Steinbeck's, "Flight." students respond to questions about the story and illustrate the character's journey.

In this character chart activity, students examine the characters depicted in the novel Of Mice and Men. Students examine the characters physical appearance, personality and behavior.

Learners analyze two of Dorothea Lange's portraits and create their own portraits of classmates. In this portrait analysis activity, students define portrait and discuss two images of Lange's. Learners interview a classmate and use...

In this character study worksheet, students complete an organizer in which they list character qualities and examples or quotes from a story demonstrating these qualities. 

In this character map graphic organizer worksheet, students add details about a character in a story as they record details in the spaces provided.

In this trace and write learning exercise, students trace and write words that are synonyms and antonyms of each other and are character traits. Students trace and write 20 lines.

In this character trading card worksheet, students utilize a trading card template to develop more details about their favorite character from a novel they have read. Students interview their fictional character.

In this reading comprehension lesson plan, 5th graders, after reading the novel, Maniac Magee, by Jerry Spinelli analyze characters and their roles in other peoples lives. Students interact with plot conflicts and character...