Character Match-Up

This character match-up worksheet helps students in Grades 7, 8, and 9 strengthen reading comprehension, character analysis, recall, and literary understanding while studying A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Through a structured matching activity, learners connect descriptive clues to major characters, reinforcing knowledge of roles, relationships, motivations, and how each figure contributes to the play’s conflicts and themes.

Learning Goals

• Character Identification (Grades 7-9): Students match detailed descriptions to key characters such as Theseus, Hermia, Puck, and Titania.
• Reading Comprehension & Recall: Learners demonstrate understanding of plot details, relationships, and character roles.
• Character Traits & Motivation: Students analyze how personality traits and desires influence conflict and resolution.
• Literary Interpretation: Learners recognize common Shakespearean archetypes and their function within the play.

Classroom & Home Use

• Teacher-Created Resource: Designed by educators to support middle school ELA and early Shakespeare instruction.
• Engaging Matching Format: Ideal for review, warm-ups, comprehension checks, or formative assessment.
• Supports Diverse Learners: Clear clues and structured responses help reinforce understanding for a range of reading levels.
• Flexible Implementation: Works well in classrooms, small groups, independent practice, or homeschool settings.

This character match-up worksheet supports students in building confidence with Shakespearean literature through focused character analysis, vocabulary context, and comprehension practice. By identifying who’s who in the play, learners strengthen literary recall, interpretive thinking, and understanding of how character relationships drive theme and conflict. Whether used as an introduction or review activity, this printable worksheet offers an effective, low-prep way to reinforce key elements of a classic drama.

This worksheet is part of our A Midsummer Night’s Dream collection.