Comparing Characters

This worksheet helps students in Grades 4, 5, and 6 strengthen reading comprehension, critical thinking, and literary analysis skills by comparing two characters with contrasting approaches to learning. Learners examine the classroom behaviors of Lena and Jamie, analyzing actions, attitudes, and responsibility levels to understand how each character approaches school and why they differ.

Learning Goals

• Comparing & Contrasting Characters (Grades 4-6)
  Students identify similarities and differences in character behavior, attitude, and motivation.
• Analyzing Attitudes Toward Learning
  Learners evaluate how priorities and choices affect classroom performance and responsibility.
• Evidence-Based Comparison
  Students support interpretations with specific actions and details from the text.
• Collaborative Reasoning
  The activity encourages students to consider how different personalities might work together in a group setting.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource
  Designed by educators to align with upper elementary ELA standards and character analysis goals.
• Clear Comparative Focus
  Structured questions guide students through thoughtful side-by-side analysis.
• Flexible Classroom Use
  Ideal for guided reading, literacy centers, independent practice, assessment, or homework.
• Supports Real-World Reflection
  Classroom-based scenarios help students connect character traits to everyday experiences.

This printable worksheet helps students deepen their understanding of character traits and motivations by comparing two contrasting learners. By citing evidence and evaluating attitudes toward school, students build stronger analytical reading, reasoning, and comparison skills. It’s a meaningful, no-prep resource that works well in both classroom instruction and homeschool learning.

This worksheet is part of our Character Analysis Worksheets collection.