Rotten and Golden Traits Revealed

This character-analysis worksheet is designed for Grades 3-5 and helps students closely examine the personalities and lessons of each Golden Ticket child in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Using a structured chart, students identify one positive (“golden”) trait and one negative (“rotten”) trait for each character, such as Charlie, Augustus, Violet, Veruca, and Mike. Students must think carefully about actions, dialogue, and outcomes to choose traits that accurately reflect each child.

After completing the chart, students respond to a reflection question asking which child learned the hardest lesson and why. This encourages learners to evaluate character growth, consequences, and moral development rather than simply listing traits.

Learning Goals

• Character Trait Analysis (Elementary ELA) – Identify strengths and flaws using story evidence
• Evaluating Character Growth – Connect traits to consequences and lessons learned
• Critical Thinking – Compare characters and judge the impact of their choices
• Literary Response Writing – Express opinions with clear reasoning

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource – Aligned with upper elementary ELA standards
• Balanced Perspective – Encourages students to see characters as complex, not just “good” or “bad”
• Clear Organizational Tool – Chart format supports focused, organized thinking
• Reflection for Deeper Insight – Promotes discussion and evaluative thinking
• Flexible Use – Ideal for independent work, small groups, review, or assessment
• Low Prep – Print-and-use worksheet with simple directions

This Rotten and Golden Traits Revealed worksheet helps students understand how character traits shape choices and consequences in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. By analyzing both positive and negative qualities and reflecting on lessons learned, students strengthen comprehension, character analysis skills, and thoughtful literary response writing.

This worksheet is part of our Charlie and the Chocolate Factory worksheets collection.