Mentor Influence

In this worksheet, students write a paragraph explaining how a mentor figure shapes a character’s beliefs, decisions, or actions during an important moment in a story. The prompt provides a scenario in which the character has a mentor who encourages them to face challenges rather than avoid them. Students must use clear details to show the mentor’s influence and articulate how the guidance impacts the character’s development. This activity strengthens narrative reasoning by encouraging students to consider external influences on internal growth. It also supports paragraph writing skills as learners organize their thoughts into a coherent explanation. By focusing on cause and effect, students gain a deeper understanding of character motivation and supportive relationships within stories.

Curriculum Matched Skills

English Language Arts – Character Development and Influences

English Language Arts – Cause and Effect in Literature

English Language Arts – Narrative Explanation Writing

English Language Arts – Text-Based Reasoning

This worksheet is part of our Character Development Worksheets collection.