🎯 I Can Statements & Success Criteria

I can analyze how characters in a story demonstrate courage.

I can explain how a character's courage affects the story.

I can complete a detailed character map identifying traits, motivations, and courageous actions.

1. Character I am analyzing:

Character Name: ___________________________ Story Title: ___________________________

💪 Character Traits & Motivations

2. What kind of person is this character? (Circle all that apply)

Brave

Determined

Caring

Loyal

Strong-willed

Other: _________________

3. Why does this character act courageously? What motivates them?

Sentence starter: My character shows courage because...

4. Find evidence from the text that shows this character's personality:

5. What brave actions does your character take in the story?

Action 1:

Action 2:

6. How does your character's courage affect what happens in the story?

Sentence starter: This trait helps because...

7. What type of courage does your character show? (Choose one)

Physical courage (facing danger)

Emotional courage (facing fears or difficult feelings)

Moral courage (doing what's right)

Social courage (standing up for others)

8. Extension Activity: Draw or describe a scene that shows your character being courageous: