Character Clues Graphic Organizer
Character Clues Graphic Organizer
Uncover what drives a character by analyzing evidence from the text
Reading Skill Character Motivation
Name:
Date:
Book / Story:
Character:
Trait Word Bank (Choose words that describe your character's personality)
Brave Loyal Caring Determined Curious Protective Honest Patient Fearful Jealous Stubborn Selfish
1. Actions
What they do
Sentence Starter: "The character showed what they wanted when they..."
2. Dialogue
What they say
Sentence Starter: "They spoke about their goal and said, '...'"
3. Thoughts
Inside their mind
Sentence Starter: "Deep inside their mind, they were thinking that..."
4. Feelings
Emotional state
Sentence Starter: "The character felt strong emotions because..."
The Big Clue: Character Motivation
Why did the character act this way? (Goal + Reason)
Trait:
1. Goal: My character is trying to / wants to:
2. Reason: They want this because:
3. Summary: This motivation caused them to make the choice to:
