The Wish Giver Book Characters

Activity Overview

Character maps are a helpful tool for students to use as they're reading, although they can also be used after completing a book. In this activity, students will create a character map of the characters in The Wish Giver, paying close attention to the physical attributes, and the traits of both major and minor characters. They can also provide detailed information regarding the challenges the character faces, the challenges the character imposes, and the importance of the character to the plot of the story.

Template and Class Instructions

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Objective: Create a character map for the characters in The Wish Giver.

Student Instructions:

Identify the main and supporting characters in The Wish Giver and type their names into the different title boxes.
Choose a Storyboard That character to represent each of the book characters.

Select colors and a pose appropriate to the story and the character's traits.

Choose a scene or background that makes sense for the character.
Fill in Textables for "Physical/Character Traits", "How does this character interact with the other characters?", and "What challenges does this character face?"

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Mapping Characters in The Wish Giver

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