Relating to a Fictional Character: Scaffold - Adaptable for Any Text

Help students connect deeply with the characters they read about with this Relating to a Fictional Character Reflection Scaffold.

This digital download provides a structured template that encourages students to reflect on their own experiences, thoughts, and feelings in response to key questions — and then consider those same questions from the perspective of a specific fictional character.

The side-by-side column format supports students in developing empathy, critical thinking, and text-to-self connections, while deepening their understanding of character motivations, challenges, and development.

What’s Included:

• Reflection template with two columns:
  • My Response
  • Character’s Response
• Workbook slip: students write answers in workbooks

Format: PDF