English Language Arts6-8
Character Development Guided Notes
By Jessica E.
This 2-page guided notes packet introduces 8th graders to character development through a graphic organizer. It's designed to support novel study and build analytical reading skills.
Customize for your classroom
Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use this packet as a 30-minute introduction to character development before beginning a novel study.
- Discussion question: How does a character's dialogue reveal their personality?
- Scaffold for struggling readers by pre-filling some sections of the graphic organizer or providing sentence starters.
- Extension for advanced students: Have them compare and contrast the development of two characters from the same novel.
English Language Arts6-8
Character Development Guided Notes
By Jessica E.
This 2-page guided notes packet introduces 8th graders to character development through a graphic organizer. It's designed to support novel study and build analytical reading skills.
Customize for your classroom
Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use this packet as a 30-minute introduction to character development before beginning a novel study.
- Discussion question: How does a character's dialogue reveal their personality?
- Scaffold for struggling readers by pre-filling some sections of the graphic organizer or providing sentence starters.
- Extension for advanced students: Have them compare and contrast the development of two characters from the same novel.