English Language Arts6-8
Character and Theme Graphic Organizer
By Keenon H.
This 1-page graphic organizer helps 7th graders analyze a text by guiding them through summarizing, identifying characters, tracking character change, and determining the theme. It's designed to be used with a short reading passage or excerpt.
Customize for your classroom
Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use this organizer after students have read a short text or excerpt to deepen their comprehension.
- Discussion question: How does the character's change throughout the story help reveal the theme?
- For struggling readers, model the first section (SUMMARY) together as a class before they begin independently.
- Advanced learners can be challenged to identify multiple themes or analyze how specific events drive character change.
- Estimated time: 30-45 minutes.
English Language Arts6-8
Character and Theme Graphic Organizer
By Keenon H.
This 1-page graphic organizer helps 7th graders analyze a text by guiding them through summarizing, identifying characters, tracking character change, and determining the theme. It's designed to be used with a short reading passage or excerpt.
Customize for your classroom
Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use this organizer after students have read a short text or excerpt to deepen their comprehension.
- Discussion question: How does the character's change throughout the story help reveal the theme?
- For struggling readers, model the first section (SUMMARY) together as a class before they begin independently.
- Advanced learners can be challenged to identify multiple themes or analyze how specific events drive character change.
- Estimated time: 30-45 minutes.