Character Types Worksheet
Identify and describe different character types in stories, focusing on main characters and supporting characters for Grade 1 ELA.
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. A character is a person or animal in a story. A main character is who the story is mostly about. Supporting characters help the main character.
Read the story below:
Lily loved to play with her red ball. One sunny morning, she went to the park. Her friend, Tom, was already there. "Want to play catch?" asked Tom. Lily smiled and threw the ball. They played for a long time until their moms called them for lunch. Lily was happy she had a friend to play with.
1. Who is the main character in the story?
Tom
Lily
Their moms
The red ball
2. Who is a supporting character in the story?
Lily
Tom
The park
The ball
3. A character is a or animal in a story.
4. The character is who the story is mostly about.
5. Describe Lily from the story in your own words. How does she feel?
6. A supporting character is always mean to the main character.
True
False
7. The main character is the most important person in the story.
True
False