As most readers will tell you, there is something quite disturbing about a character who loves dogs one moment and is terrified of them the next, or who has pants on at the beginning of a line of d…
Character interviews increase both the ease of writing a new character and his success in driving your plot. Grab my master list of interview questions!
This character questionnaire helps you think differently and create memorable characters for your stories with 150+ character questions.
To be able to intrigue a reader, one of the most important things is to have great characters. Characters should live, feel, express, and act like real people to be seen as genuine. Therefore, it’s important to get to know your characters as much as possible to be able to portray them as genuinely a
Character interviews increase both the ease of writing a new character and his success in driving your plot. Grab my master list of interview questions!
Kensuke's Kingdom novel activity pack! Includes the following graphic organizers for the story Kensuke's Kingdom: Author's Purpose for writing Kensuke's Kingdom Interviewing Michael Morpurgo, author of Kensuke's Kingdom Making Inferences Reading Reflection Summarizing Chapters Setting in Kensuke's Kingdom Main Idea All About Michael All About Kensuke Michael and Me Character Growth and Change Character Study - Michael Character Study - Kensuke My Predictions Follow the Plot of Kensuke's Kingdom (identifying the main plot points) Problem Solver (main problem and solutions) Cause and Effect in Kensuke's Kingdom Vocabulary Exploration My Favorite Quotes from Kensuke's Kingdom Ask Questions (Who...What.. etc.) Book Critic (after reading - personal opinion) Story Sequel (creative writing) for Kensuke's Kingdom Creative Cover This Kensuke's Kingdom novel activity pack is aligned to the common core!
This Possum Paper Works writing tip looks at how to use character sheets to build better characters in your writing - and has a free template!
The Best Ever Character Questionnaire
Joey Pigza Swallowed The Key novel activity pack! Includes the following GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS for the story Joey Pigza Swallowed The Key: Author's Purpose for writing Joey Pigza Swallowed The Key Interviewing Jack Gantos, author of Joey Pigza Swallowed The Key Reading Reflection Summarizing Chapters Setting in Joey Pigza Swallowed The Key Main Idea All About Joey Joey and Me Character Growth and Change Character Study - Joey Follow the Plot of Joey Pigza Swallowed The Key (identifying the main plot points) Problem Solver (main problem and solutions) Cause and Effect in Joey Pigza Swallowed The Key Vocabulary Exploration My Favorite Quotes from Joey Pigza Swallowed The Key Ask Questions (Who...What.. etc.) Book Critic (after reading - personal opinion) Story Sequel (creative writing) for Joey Pigza Swallowed The Key Creative Cover This Joey Pigza Swallowed The Key novel activity pack is aligned to the common core!
An interview with Jessica Bull, author of Miss Austen Investigates, The Hapless Milliner
Iqbal novel activity pack! Includes the following GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS for the story Iqbal: Author's Purpose for writing Iqbal Interviewing Francesco D'Adamo, author of Iqbal Reading Reflection Summarizing Chapters Setting in Iqbal Main Idea All About Iqbal Iqbal and Me Character Growth and Change Character Study - Iqbal Follow the Plot of Iqbal (identifying the main plot points) Problem Solver (main problem and solutions) Cause and Effect in Iqbal Vocabulary Exploration My Favorite Quotes from Iqbal Ask Questions (Who...What.. etc.) Book Critic (after reading - personal opinion) Story Sequel (creative writing) for Iqbal Creative Cover This Iqbal novel activity pack is aligned to the common core!
Ragweed novel activity pack! Includes the following GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS for the story Ragweed: Author's Purpose for writing Ragweed Interviewing Avi, author of Ragweed Reading Reflection Summarizing Chapters Setting in Ragweed Main Idea All About Ragweed Ragweed and Me Character Growth and Change Character Study - Ragweed Follow the Plot of Ragweed (identifying the main plot points) Problem Solver (main problem and solutions) Cause and Effect in Ragweed Vocabulary Exploration My Favorite Quotes from Ragweed Ask Questions (Who...What.. etc.) Book Critic (after reading - personal opinion) Story Sequel (creative writing) for Ragweed Creative Cover This Ragweed novel activity pack is aligned to the common core!
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NaNoWriMo is just over the hill now. Why don’t we dig a little deeper into the minds and details of our characters before we embark on that adventure? Character Profile and Interview
The Golden Goblet novel activity pack! Includes the following graphic organizers for the story The Golden Goblet: Author's Purpose for writing The Golden Goblet Interviewing Eloise Jarvis McGraw, author of The Golden Goblet Reading Reflection Summarizing Chapters Setting in The Golden Goblet Main Idea All About Ranofer Ranofer and Me Character Growth and Change Character Study - Ranofer Follow the Plot of The Golden Goblet (identifying the main plot points) Problem Solver (main problem and solutions) Cause and Effect in The Golden Goblet Vocabulary Exploration My Favorite Quotes from The Golden Goblet Ask Questions (Who...What.. etc.) Book Critic (after reading - personal opinion) Story Sequel (creative writing) for The Golden Goblet Creative Cover This The Golden Goblet novel activity pack is aligned to the common core!
Turn Homeward, Hannalee novel activity pack! Includes the following GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS for the story Turn Homeward, Hannalee: Author's Purpose for writing Turn Homeward, Hannalee Interviewing Patricia Beatty, author of Turn Homeward, Hannalee Reading Reflection Summarizing Chapters Setting in Turn Homeward, Hannalee Main Idea All About Hannalee Hannalee and Me Character Growth and Change Character Study - Hannalee Follow the Plot of Turn Homeward, Hannalee (identifying the main plot points) Problem Solver (main problem and solutions) Cause and Effect in Turn Homeward, Hannalee Vocabulary Exploration My Favorite Quotes from Turn Homeward, Hannalee Ask Questions (Who...What.. etc.) Book Critic (after reading - personal opinion) Story Sequel (creative writing) for Turn Homeward, Hannalee Creative Cover This Turn Homeward, Hannalee novel activity pack is aligned to the common core!
Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher novel activity pack! Includes the following graphic organizers for the story Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher: Author's Purpose for writing Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher Interviewing Bruce Coville, author of Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher Making Inferences Reading Reflection Summarizing Chapters Setting in Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher Main Idea All About Jeremy Jeremy and Me Character Growth and Change Character Study - Jeremy My Predictions Follow the Plot of Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher (identifying the main plot points) Problem Solver (main problem and solutions) Cause and Effect in Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher Vocabulary Exploration My Favorite Quotes from Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher Ask Questions (Who...What.. etc.) Book Critic (after reading - personal opinion) Story Sequel (creative writing) for Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher Creative Cover This Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher novel activity pack is aligned to the common core!
Preparing for an author interview requires more than a list of good questions to ask an author. Learn to make sure this interview is a positive experience by asking good author interview questions.
An interview with Itamar S.N., author of White Smoke.
Loot novel activity pack! Includes the following graphic organizers for the story Loot: Author's Purpose for writing Loot Interviewing Jude Watson, author of Loot Making Inferences Reading Reflection Summarizing Chapters Setting in Loot Main Idea All About March All About Jules March and Me Character Growth and Change Character Study - March Character Study - Jules Follow the Plot of Loot (identifying the main plot points) Problem Solver (main problem and solutions) Cause and Effect in Loot Vocabulary Exploration My Favorite Quotes from Loot Ask Questions (Who...What.. etc.) Book Critic (after reading - personal opinion) Story Sequel (creative writing) for Loot Creative Cover This Loot novel activity pack is aligned to the common core!
An interview with Adele Myers, author of THE TOBACCO WIVES.
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An interview with Gretchen Anthony, author of The Book Haters' Book Club
An interview with Kelly J. Ford, author of Real Bad Things
Children love Tomie dePaola books and now they can learn all about him with this author study that makes a great addition to your novel study. With multiple activities it will help students strengthen their reading skills as well as explore a new beloved author. Tomie dePaola, an acclaimed children's author and illustrator, has left a lasting impact on the literary world with his enchanting stories and vibrant illustrations. An author study on Tomie dePaola offers a wealth of resources and activities to engage young readers and explore his remarkable body of work. Students can delve into dePaola's life and background, examining his Italian-American heritage and how it influenced his storytelling. They can analyze his distinctive artistic style, characterized by warm colors and expressive characters. Reading and discussing his books, such as "Strega Nona" and "The Art Lesson," allows students to explore themes of family, community, and creativity. Further activities can include creating their own illustrations inspired by dePaola's art, writing stories in a similar vein, or even staging a dramatic performance based on one of his works. A Tomie dePaola author study not only promotes literary appreciation but also fosters imagination and cultural understanding among young readers. This 30 page ELA resources and activities unit should be used as part of a Tomie dePaola Author Study. It includes: . his website . a current interview . types of books he wrote . activities to use with his books Activities for each type of book is included as well as general activities geared towards his characters, writing and illustrations. Activities for partner and group work are encouraged. Included are character study worksheets, summary and reviews as well as ideas for bulletin board featuring him as an author and looking closely at his stories. Digital resources included.
Stowaway novel activity pack! Includes the following GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS for the story Stowaway: Author's Purpose for writing Stowaway Interviewing Karen Hesse, author of Stowaway Reading Reflection Summarizing Chapters Setting in Stowaway Main Idea All About Nick Nick and Me Character Growth and Change Character Study - Nick Follow the Plot of Stowaway (identifying the main plot points) Problem Solver (main problem and solutions) Cause and Effect in Stowaway Vocabulary Exploration My Favorite Quotes from Stowaway Ask Questions (Who...What.. etc.) Book Critic (after reading - personal opinion) Story Sequel (creative writing) for Stowaway Creative Cover This Stowaway novel activity pack is aligned to the common core!
Locomotion novel activity pack! Includes the following GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS for the story Locomotion: Author's Purpose for writing Locomotion Interviewing Jacqueline Woodson, author of Locomotion Reading Reflection Summarizing Chapters Setting in Locomotion Main Idea All About Lonnie Lonnie and Me Character Growth and Change Character Study - Lonnie Follow the Plot of Locomotion (identifying the main plot points) Problem Solver (main problem and solutions) Cause and Effect in Locomotion Vocabulary Exploration My Favorite Quotes from Locomotion Ask Questions (Who...What.. etc.) Book Critic (after reading - personal opinion) Story Sequel (creative writing) for Locomotion Creative Cover This Locomotion novel activity pack is aligned to the common core!
Pedro's Journal novel activity pack! Includes the following GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS for the story Pedro's Journal: Author's Purpose for writing Pedro's Journal Interviewing Pam Conrad, author of Pedro's Journal Reading Reflection Summarizing Chapters Setting in Pedro's Journal Main Idea All About Pedro Pedro and Me Character Growth and Change Character Study - Pedro Follow the Plot of Pedro's Journal (identifying the main plot points) Problem Solver (main problem and solutions) Cause and Effect in Pedro's Journal Vocabulary Exploration My Favorite Quotes from Pedro's Journal Ask Questions (Who...What.. etc.) Book Critic (after reading - personal opinion) Story Sequel (creative writing) for Pedro's Journal Creative Cover This Pedro's Journal novel activity pack is aligned to the common core!
Project Mulberry novel activity pack! Includes the following graphic organizers for the story Project Mulberry: Author's Purpose for writing Project Mulberry Interviewing Linda Sue Park, author of Project Mulberry Making Inferences Reading Reflection Summarizing Chapters Setting in Project Mulberry Main Idea All About Julia All About Patrick Julia and Me Character Growth and Change Character Study - Julia Character Study - Patrick My Predictions Follow the Plot of Project Mulberry (identifying the main plot points) Problem Solver (main problem and solutions) Cause and Effect in Project Mulberry Vocabulary Exploration My Favorite Quotes from Project Mulberry Ask Questions (Who...What.. etc.) Book Critic (after reading - personal opinion) Story Sequel (creative writing) for Project Mulberry Creative Cover This Project Mulberry novel activity pack is aligned to the common core!
Maroo of the Winter Caves novel activity pack! Includes the following GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS for the story Maroo of the Winter Caves: Author's Purpose for writing Maroo of the Winter Caves Interviewing Ann Turnbull, author of Maroo of the Winter Caves Reading Reflection Summarizing Chapters Setting in Maroo of the Winter Caves Main Idea All About Maroo Maroo and Me Character Growth and Change Character Study - Maroo Follow the Plot of Maroo of the Winter Caves (identifying the main plot points) Problem Solver (main problem and solutions) Cause and Effect in Maroo of the Winter Caves Vocabulary Exploration My Favorite Quotes from Maroo of the Winter Caves Ask Questions (Who...What.. etc.) Book Critic (after reading - personal opinion) Story Sequel (creative writing) for Maroo of the Winter Caves Creative Cover This Maroo of the Winter Caves novel activity pack is aligned to the common core!
Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes novel activity pack! Includes the following graphic organizers for the story Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes: Author's Purpose for writing Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes Interviewing Eleanor Coerr, author of Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes Making Inferences Reading Reflection Summarizing Chapters Setting in Masterpiece Main Idea All About Sadako Sadako and Me Character Study - Sadako My Predictions Follow the Plot of Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes (identifying the main plot points) Cause and Effect in Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes Vocabulary Exploration My Favorite Quotes from Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes Ask Questions (Who...What.. etc.) Book Critic (after reading - personal opinion) Creative Cover This Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes novel activity pack is aligned to the common core!
An interview with Elaine Roth, author of The Midnight Garden
Wonderstruck novel activity pack! Includes the following graphic organizers for the story Wonderstruck: Author's Purpose for writing Wonderstruck Interviewing Brian Selznick, author of Wonderstruck Making Inferences Reading Reflection Summarizing Chapters Setting in Wonderstruck Main Idea All About Ben Ben and Me Character Growth and Change - Ben Character Study - Ben All About Rose Rose and Me Character Growth and Change - Rose Character Study - Rose My Predictions Follow the Plot of Wonderstruck (identifying the main plot points) Problem Solver (main problem and solutions) Cause and Effect in Wonderstruck Vocabulary Exploration My Favorite Quotes from Wonderstruck Ask Questions (Who...What.. etc.) Book Critic (after reading - personal opinion) Story Sequel (creative writing) for Wonderstruck Creative Cover This Wonderstruck novel activity pack is aligned to the common core!
Donovan's Word Jar novel activity pack! Includes the following GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS for the story Donovan's Word Jar: Author's Purpose for writing Donovan's Word Jar Interviewing Monalisa DeGross, author of Donovan's Word Jar Reading Reflection Summarizing Chapters Setting in Donovan's Word Jar Main Idea All About Donovan Donovan and Me Character Growth and Change Character Study - Donovan Follow the Plot of Donovan's Word Jar (identifying the main plot points) Problem Solver (main problem and solutions) Cause and Effect in Donovan's Word Jar Vocabulary Exploration My Favorite Quotes from Donovan's Word Jar Ask Questions (Who...What.. etc.) Book Critic (after reading - personal opinion) Story Sequel (creative writing) for Donovan's Word Jar Creative Cover This Donovan's Word Jar novel activity pack is aligned to the common core!
