Exploring Characters in Literature

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This particular worksheet allows students to analyse the characteristics and motives of the protagonist and antagonist in a novel, as well as one supporting character.

Students will have the opportunity to comment on the following features of each character:

• Physical features
• Personality traits
• Interactions between the protagonist and antagonist
• The motivations of the antagonist
• Resolutions the protagonist has been involved in
• Ways the supporting character has progressed the storyline

Multiple Uses for These Novel Study Worksheets

This versatile resource can be used in various ways in your upper primary classroom. Why not try some of the following activities:

• Whole-class activity (via smartboard)
• Reading group task
• Individual practice
• Homework task
• Summative assessment

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