Character Profiler Worksheet
Name: _______________________________
Date: ____________
Character Profiler: Predicting Actions
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What is Predicting?
Predicting: When good readers think about the clues in the text and their experiences to guess what will happen next in the story.
Step 1
Noticing evidence from the text
Step 2
Connecting clues to what you know
Step 3
Predicting what will happen next
Model Passage: The Broken Drone
Interactive Class Reading
Marcus stared at the plastic gear in his hand. It had snapped in half. He had spent three weeks building his custom drone, and tomorrow was the school science showcase. His older brother offered to take him to the hobby shop to buy a replacement, but Marcus shook his head. "I can fix this myself," Marcus muttered, clearing off his desk. He reached into his heavy toolbox and pulled out three different types of extra-strength glue.
Active Reading Mission:
1 Circle Marcus's words.
2 Underline what tool he takes out.
Step 1: Notice Evidence
What clue did you find in Marcus's words or actions?
Step 2: Connect Clues
Based on this clue, what is his character trait?
Step 3
What do you think Marcus will try to do? How do you know?
Follow-Up Question: What real-life experiences or connections helped you guess this action?
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Ready for Guided Practice
Name: _______________________________
Date: ____________
Guided Practice: Try It Together
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The Story Continues: Glue and Grit
The first glue failed immediately. The plastic gear fell apart as soon as Marcus let go. He frowned and rubbed his tired eyes, but he did not throw the broken piece away. Instead, he grabbed sandpaper and his strongest heavy-duty epoxy glue. He sat under his bright desk lamp, carefully sanding the broken edges to make them rough. "If I sand it first, the bond will be stronger," he thought. His wall clock ticked past 9:30 PM, but he did not look up from his work.
Analyze Marcus's Choices
Step 1: Text Clue (Given)
Marcus does not throw the gear away after the first failure. He sands the edges to try again at 9:30 PM.
Step 2: Character Trait (Fill in)
Based on this text clue, what trait describes Marcus?
Marcus is very: ________________________________________________
Step 3: Make Your Prediction (Write)
If the second glue also fails, what will Marcus do next?
What text detail tells you that Marcus will not give up?
RL.4.1 | RL.4.3 | Accommodated Large Font Series Do you have text evidence?
Name: _______________________________
Date: ____________
Independent Practice: Two Characters
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The Story Continues: The Windy Launch
The next morning, Marcus and his classmate Maya stood in the center of the school field. The drone’s glued gear had dried overnight. Maya looked up at the gray sky and felt the chilly wind pull at her hood. "Marcus, those wind gusts are over twenty miles per hour," Maya said, holding her clipboard tightly to her chest. "Maybe we should wait for the afternoon showcase. If it crashes now, all your hard work is gone."
Marcus turned on the controller. The drone’s small lights flashed bright green. "It is fine, Maya. I tested the motor in my garage. It has enough power to fight this wind," he said, keeping his eyes locked onto the screen. He pushed the throttle forward.
Fill In Character Profiles
| Character | Text Clue (What they did/said) | Their Character Trait |
|---|
| Marcus | What is 1 thing Marcus says or does? | |
| What trait describes Marcus? | | |
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| Maya | What is 1 thing Maya says or does?
| What trait describes Maya?
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Predict What Will Happen Next
Marcus has just pushed the throttle forward to launch his drone into the heavy wind. What do you predict will happen next?
RL.4.3 | W.4.9 | Character Profiler Unit Turn to Page 4 to analyze your prediction!
Name: _______________________________
Date: ____________
Independent Practice: Predictions
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Question 1
Based on how Maya acts and what she says about the heavy wind, which word best describes her character trait?
A Maya is careless and brave.
B Maya is cautious and protective.
C Maya is eager and noisy.
Question 2 (Open-Ended Prediction Challenge)
Scenario: The drone takes off. A massive, unexpected gust of wind suddenly throws the drone sideways, and it wobbles right toward a thick, branches-filled maple tree.
Based on the character traits of Marcus and Maya, write your own open-ended prediction of exactly what will happen next.
Question 3
Explain what clues or experiences you used from the story to make this open-ended prediction.
RL.4.1 | W.4.9 | High-Contrast Printable Series Great job! Ready for your Exit Ticket?
Name: _______________________________
Date: ____________
Exit Ticket: Prove It!
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Passage: The Birthday Mess
Leo stared at the bowl of flour and sugar on the kitchen counter. It was his grandmother’s 80th birthday, and he wanted to bake her favorite lemon pound cake from scratch. He carefully measured each ingredient, double-checking the handwritten recipe card. Suddenly, his excited dog bumped hard into his legs. The heavy glass bowl tipped over, spilling flour and sugar all over the floor. Leo took a deep breath, looked at the clock, and grabbed the broom.
Show Your Skills
1. What character trait does Leo show when the spill happens?
Leo is: ________________________________________________
2. Predict Leo's next action. What will he do after sweeping the floor?
3. What clue in the text helped you make this prediction?
RL.4.1 | RL.4.3 | Student Self-Check Exit Tool
Complete
Name: _______________________________
Date: ____________
Homework: Character Investigator
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Passage: The Big Presentation
Sam stood at the side of the school stage. In five minutes, her name would be called to speak to eighty students. Her hands were shaking, and her stomach felt like it was doing backflips. She looked down at her color-coded flashcards. For three weeks, she had practiced her speech in front of her mirror, in front of her dog, and with her teacher after school. She took a deep breath, puffed out her chest, and stepped closer to the stage steps.
Complete the Investigator Table
1. Story Clue: What detail in the story shows Sam's practice habits?
2. Character Trait: What trait describes Sam based on her actions?
3. Prediction: What do you predict Sam will do when her name is called?
RL.4.1 | RL.4.3 | Independent Practice Series Double check your spelling!
