Character Clash

Worksheet Description

This worksheet prompts students to compare the main characters from two different stories by examining their traits, believability, and likeability. Students are asked to identify the main character in each story and assess whether the character is realistic and believable. They are also encouraged to consider whether they find the character likeable and if that was the author’s intention. By analyzing these aspects, students gain a deeper understanding of how characters are developed and how their traits contribute to the overall narrative. This exercise helps students to think critically about the role of character in storytelling and how it influences the reader’s connection to the story.

This worksheet teaches students to focus on the construction of characters within a narrative. It guides them to evaluate not only the surface-level traits of a character but also the deeper aspects of what makes a character believable and relatable. By comparing characters across different stories, students learn to recognize the different techniques authors use to create compelling protagonists. This activity also emphasizes the importance of a character’s role in driving the plot and engaging the reader. Ultimately, the exercise sharpens students’ analytical skills, making them more thoughtful and discerning readers and writers.