Character Trait Analysis

This worksheet helps students in Grades 4 and 5 strengthen reading comprehension, character analysis, and evidence-based reasoning by examining how a character’s actions reveal personality traits. Learners read a short passage about Maya helping her neighbor by picking up fallen trash and answer guided questions that require them to identify what Maya does, choose the character trait that best fits her behavior, and explain their thinking using details from the text.

Learning Goals

• Analyzing Character Traits (Grades 4-5)
  Students identify character traits based on actions rather than assumptions or labels.
• Using Evidence to Support Inferences
  Learners cite specific behaviors from the passage to justify trait selection.
• Understanding How Actions Reveal Personality
  Students recognize how authors show character traits through what characters do.
• Strengthening Literary Comprehension
  The activity reinforces close reading and thoughtful interpretation of narrative text.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource
  Designed by educators to align with upper elementary ELA standards for character analysis.
• Clear, Guided Question Structure
  Step-by-step prompts help students move from observation to inference.
• Flexible Classroom Use
  Ideal for guided reading, literacy centers, independent practice, assessment, or homework.
• Supports Analytical Reading Habits
  Encourages students to rely on text evidence rather than guessing traits.

This printable worksheet helps students build a strong foundation in character analysis by focusing on how actions reveal personality. By identifying traits and supporting conclusions with evidence, learners strengthen comprehension, critical thinking, and confidence in analyzing literary characters. It’s a simple, no-prep resource that works well in both classroom instruction and homeschool learning.

This worksheet is part of our Character Analysis Worksheets collection.