Teach N Go: Reading Strategies Center - Character Analysis & Inference
Welcome to the "Teach N Go: Reading Strategies Center!" This activity is designed to boost students' reading comprehension and critical thinking skills. Using engaging 4x6 reading cards, students will practice inferring and analyzing character traits and feelings.
Benefits: This independent activity promotes students' ability to infer and analyze text on their own. It encourages close reading, enhances understanding of character development, and improves critical thinking skills.
Objectives: Upon completion of this activity, students should be able to:
- Comprehend the passage presented on a 4x6 reading card.
- Analyze the text to infer character traits and emotions.
- Choose the appropriate action verb or dialogue that best describes the character's traits or feelings.
- Accurately document their responses on the provided answer sheet.
Materials: The materials required for this activity are:
- Teach N Go 4x6 reading cards.
- Answer sheets for students to record their answers.
Instructions:
- Provide each student or pair of students with a 4x6 reading card and an answer sheet.
- Instruct students to read the passage on the card independently and think about what the character is like or feeling based on the text.
- Students should select the suitable action verb or dialogue that best illustrates the character's traits or feelings.
- Each student will then record their choice on the provided answer sheet.
- As this is an independent activity, students can check their answers against a provided answer key or save their sheets for teacher evaluation.
- Encourage students to engage with different reading cards regularly to continuously practice and improve their skills.
We trust you'll find the Teach N Go: Reading Strategies Center a valuable tool in enhancing your students' reading and analytical skills!
Inference and analysis: Words That Describe Characters - Task Center
Resource Type
Task Cards
Grade Range
First (1)
Subject
Ela
Category
Inference and analysis
Reading: Literature
Student Skill
Words That Describe Characters
Formats Included
PDF Digital Download
Pages
9 Pages
Standard Alignments
Common Core State Standard - RL.1.3 - Describe characters, settings, and major events in a story, using key details.
Worksheet Version
912