Reader Matchmaker

Worksheet Description

This worksheet helps students think about different types of readers and match books to their ideal audience. It introduces reader profiles such as thrill-seekers, romantics, world-builders, deep thinkers, and casual readers. Students must decide whether the book fits each profile and explain why, while also evaluating content elements like violence, humor, or difficulty level. Finally, they provide a recommendation about who would enjoy the book most.

Completing this worksheet improves students’ ability to think about literature from multiple perspectives. It enhances comprehension by asking them to analyze themes, tone, and style in relation to audience appeal. By making recommendations, students strengthen evaluative and communication skills, which are useful in both academic and everyday contexts. This process also encourages empathy, as they learn to consider how different readers might experience the same story.