Understanding Characters Worksheet

A Grade 3 ELA worksheet focused on characterization, helping students analyze character traits and feelings from text.

Grade 3 ELA ReadingReading Comprehension StrategiesAnalyzing Story StructureCharacterization

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Reading ComprehensionMultiple ChoiceFill in the BlanksShort AnswerTrue / FalseLong Answer

Standards

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.3.3

Topics

ELAGrade 3CharacterizationReading Comprehension

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Understanding Characters

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Read the story below carefully. Then, answer the questions about the characters.

Lily skipped to the park, her red backpack bouncing. She loved to play on the swings and pretend she could fly. Today, a new girl was sitting alone on a bench, drawing in a notebook. The girl had curly brown hair and was wearing a bright yellow dress. Lily felt a little shy, but she really wanted to make a new friend. She walked over slowly. 'Hi!' Lily said with a big smile. 'My name is Lily. Do you want to play on the swings?' The new girl looked up, her eyes wide. She smiled back. 'Hi, Lily! I'm Mia. I'd love to! I just moved here, and I don't know anyone yet.' Mia put away her notebook and jumped off the bench. Lily and Mia spent the rest of the afternoon laughing and pushing each other on the swings. They even shared Lily's juice box. Lily felt happy that she had been brave enough to say hello.

1. How does Lily feel at the beginning of the story?

Sad

Excited

Angry

Scared

2. What character trait best describes Mia when Lily first approaches her?

Friendly

Shy

Rude

Bored

3. Lily felt a little when she saw the new girl.

4. Mia was drawing in a before Lily said hello.

5. How do you know Lily is a brave character?

6. Mia was sad to play on the swings with Lily.

True

False

7. Imagine you are Mia. How would you feel about Lily inviting you to play? Write a few sentences about your feelings.