Character Change and Development
Moving students beyond retelling events into true analysis is a powerful comprehension strategy, and identifying character change is a key reading skill for upper elementary students.
How to Teach Character Motivation
One key component of a character is their motivation – why do they act and speak as they do? What do they ultimately want?
How to Study Characters
Understanding the different aspects of a character’s personality, motivation, and transformation can help students better understand all the other elements of a story, as well as the author’s overall message.