Setting And Character

Worksheet Description

This Character Development worksheet focuses on the interplay between a character and the setting of a story. It provides guidance for students to detail how a character’s beliefs, ideas, language, dress, and appearance should align with or contrast the story’s setting for specific narrative reasons. Students are prompted to describe the setting of their story in one section and then detail attributes of their main character in another, emphasizing how these two elements of storytelling are interconnected.

The worksheet is teaching students to think critically about the relationship between a character and their environment. It helps them understand that a character should embody the essence of the setting or stand out against it for a deliberate purpose, such as being a newcomer or a time traveler. By filling out the details about the setting and character, students practice creating consistency within their stories or intentionally crafting contrast to enhance their narrative. This exercise is vital for developing rich, believable characters and immersive settings in their writing.