Character Lens Study

Students read a passage focusing closely on what the main character thinks, does, and says. They answer questions about Alex’s actions, words, and emotional state, citing specific evidence from the text. The worksheet teaches students to analyze character choices and understand how small details-like a crumpled acceptance letter-reveal deeper struggles or anxieties. By interpreting these subtle cues, students practice viewing the story through the character’s lens and recognizing larger themes about courage, change, and self-discovery.

Curriculum Matched Skills

English Language Arts – Character Analysis

English Language Arts – Evidence-Based Interpretation

English Language Arts – Narrative Close Reading

English Language Arts – Understanding Symbolic Details

English Language Arts – Emotional Inference Skills

This worksheet is part of our close reading passages worksheets collection.