Character Arcs

Worksheet Description

This Resolving Narratives worksheet centers on the development and resolution of character arcs within a story. It directs students to identify their main character and describe the character’s traits at the beginning of the story. The worksheet then prompts students to consider how the events throughout the story impact the character, leading them to analyze the character’s development by comparing their state at the end of the story to the beginning. Finally, it encourages students to think about how their story’s resolution will reflect or comment on this character change.

The purpose of this worksheet is to educate students on the concept of character arcs and their significance in storytelling. It teaches students to track the transformation of a character from the start to the end of the narrative, highlighting the importance of how events shape characters. The worksheet also aids in understanding how a well-resolved character arc can contribute to the reader’s satisfaction. It encourages students to be deliberate in crafting a resolution that effectively encapsulates the growth or change their characters undergo.