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Character and Setting Comparison

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Character and Setting Comparison

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📖 Part 1: Read the Two Stories

Story A: City Adventure

Maya loved the busy streets of Melbourne. She walked confidently through the crowded shopping centre, her bright red backpack bouncing with each step. The sounds of car horns, chattering people, and street musicians filled the air. Maya wasn't afraid of anything - she even helped lost tourists find their way. The tall buildings stretched up to the sky like giants, and Maya felt excited by all the energy around her.

Story B: Forest Discovery

Tom stepped carefully through the quiet bush track in the Blue Mountains. Every rustling leaf made him jump, and he stayed close to his dad. The tall eucalyptus trees created shadows everywhere, and Tom could hear kookaburras laughing in the distance. He preferred his cosy bedroom at home with his books. But when he spotted a tiny echidna waddling across the path, Tom's eyes lit up with wonder. Maybe the bush wasn't so scary after all.

🔍 Part 2: Character Analysis

1. Circle the words that best describe Maya:

Confident

Helpful

Nervous

Brave

Shy

2. Circle the words that best describe Tom:

Cautious

Curious

Fearless

Thoughtful

Loud

3. Find evidence from the stories. Complete these sentences:

Maya is confident because _________________________________________________

Tom is cautious because ___________________________________________________

🏙️🌲 Part 3: Setting Comparison

4. Match each description to the correct setting:
Busy and crowded
Tall eucalyptus trees
Car horns and chatter
Quiet and peaceful
Shopping centres
Kookaburras laughing
Melbourne City
Melbourne City
Melbourne City
Blue Mountains Bush
Blue Mountains Bush
Blue Mountains Bush
5. How do the settings affect the characters? Choose the best answer:

Maya feels excited by the city energy, Tom feels nervous in the bush

Both characters feel scared in their settings

The settings don't affect how they feel

6. Complete the Venn Diagram to compare Maya and Tom:
Maya
Tom
Both

Sentence starters to help you:

Maya is _____________ but Tom is _____________

Both characters are _____________ because _____________

7. Which character do you relate to more? Explain why:

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