Character Compare Chart

Worksheet Description

This worksheet is a focused activity for students to assess and articulate the similarities and differences between themselves and a character from a story they are reading. It prompts them to consider and record the traits, behaviors, or experiences that they share with the character, as well as those that set them apart. This simple yet effective layout encourages students to think critically about character traits and how these may reflect or contrast with their own personalities and lives.

The “Character Compare Chart” is designed to teach students about character analysis and self-reflection. It helps students practice the skill of making text-to-self connections, enhancing their ability to empathize with and understand the characters they read about. This worksheet also encourages introspection, as students examine what makes them unique from the characters in stories. Ultimately, the exercise fosters a deeper engagement with literature by personalizing the reading experience.