Character 25 - ID/Explanation Exercise: Character Studies

Literary Core Skill:

Explain the motivations and obstacles of the characters in various titles.
Resources: Socratic List questions 5, 5a, 6; TC Syllabus sections 4 and 5

Elements of Fiction:

Character
Conflict

Assignment Type:

ID/Explanation Exercise

Description:

This worksheet presents a list of characters from the current title, each followed by the words, “SAD MAD BAD GLAD.”  Students circle one for each and fill in the blank to explain their choices.

Grading Rubric:

Equal parts credit for a) clean grammar/punctuation/spelling and b) plausibility of choice and explanation.

Completed Example Assignments: