Choose A Character

Worksheet Description

This worksheet is a creative writing exercise titled “Write a Monologue,” designed to engage students in crafting a short monologue for a character. Three distinct character illustrations are provided, and students are instructed to choose one character and write a monologue that reflects what might be happening in the character’s situation as depicted in the picture.

In the first paragraph of the exercise, students must tap into their imagination and understanding of the character’s potential circumstances. This requires them to infer context from the illustration and to give the character a voice that expresses their thoughts, feelings, or reactions to the unseen events of the story. The second paragraph encourages students to delve deeper, considering the character’s motivations, desires, and the challenges they might be facing, which should be conveyed through their monologue. This exercise not only promotes creative thinking but also helps students practice their narrative skills, character development, and the ability to express a character’s inner world through monologue.