Bundle of Worksheets for Theme and Character Analysis

A comprehensive resource with a variety of literary analysis worksheets and graphic organizers for finding main idea and supporting details, teaching theme, finding theme, indirect and direct characterization, character traits and character development.

There are 3 resources included in this bundle:

1. Theme Worksheets & Graphic Organizers
2. Indirect and Direct Characterization Worksheets & Graphic Organizers
3. Character Development Worksheets & Graphic Organizers
 
Print and digital versions available!

- PDF
- Google™ Slides
 

RESOURCE BREAKDOWN

THEME WORKSHEETS


1. Defining Theme

- Two sheets breaking down the difference between a theme topic and a theme statement.
- A mind map graphic organizer for students to assess their background knowledge of the literary term theme.

2. Theme Analysis Focusing on an Individual Text

- Two graphic organizers for students to analyze a theme topic (one-word main idea such as "Adventure") in a individual text. Version one is a chart and version two is a graphic organizer.

- Graphic organizer for students to create and analyze a theme statement present in an individual text. (theme statement = a sentence stating the message/lesson the author tries to convey to the reader.)

3. Worksheets for Finding Shared Theme Between Two Texts

- Venn Diagram for students to brainstorm theme topics shared between two texts.

- Graphic organizer for students to analyze a theme topic present in both texts.

- Graphic organizer for students to analyze a theme statement present in both texts.

- Chart for students to create and analyze a theme statement (message/lesson) present in both texts.

4. Seven Answer Keys Included!

CHARACTER ANALYSIS WORKSHEETS

This resource includes 4 characterization activities where students can either show their understanding of a character through a one pager or a brochure activity. There are also 15 characterization worksheets and characterization graphic organizers that focus on direct and indirect characterization and character development.

 
Characterization Worksheets

- Info sheet defining direct and indirect characterization

- Graphic organizer focusing on physical traits of an individual character
 
- Graphic organizer comparing the physical traits of two characters
 
- Worksheet tasking students to analyze direct characterization and the five forms of indirect characterization. (2 versions)
 
- Worksheet focusing on students analyzing the interactions with two characters and what it suggests about their relationship. (2 versions)
 
- Worksheets for a group activity option (6 sheets)

Character Development Worksheets:

Students are tasked with analyzing how a character develops from beginning - middle - end through plot and character interactions.

- Worksheet focusing on how events cause the character to develop throughout the text.

- Worksheet focusing on how other characters can influence a characters development throughout the text.

- Worksheet combining both above. (2 versions)
 

FILE FORMAT

File Type: PDF & Google Slides
Editable: No

Content Pages: 78