Character timelines
In the spaces for each section, write what happens to each character.
Things that happen to each character
chapter
The name of the character
Things that happen to each character
chapter
The name of the character
Things that happen to each character
chapter
The name of the character
Things that happen to each character
chapter
The name of the character
Analysis of the Plot
Key events Opening situation(s)
Ending Climax
the main things that happen;
What is / are the main problem(s) that
What happens to bring about the characters' choices / actions & the
What happens at the end of the story confront(s) the characters at the
ending? consequences of these; events outside
beginning of the story?
the control of the characters
Character fact file
Choose a character from the story and complete the following
Name ………………………………...........
Age at the beginning of ………………………………...........
the story:
Age at the end of the ………………………………...........
story:
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Job / role in the story: ………………………………...........………………………………...........
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Family:
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Lives in:
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Good points: ………………………………...........………………………………...........
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Bad points: ………………………………...........………………………………...........
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Likes: ………………………………...........………………………………...........
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Hates:
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Worst moment: ………………………………...........………………………………...........
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Best moment:
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Ambition: ………………………………...........………………………………...........
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Anything else? ………………………………...........………………………………...........
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Personality chart
Write the characters’ names along the top of the chart. Put ticks in appropriate boxes for
each character.
C h a r a c t e r s
Qualities meaning
1. ambitious
2. adventurous
3. affectionate
4. arrogant
5. brave
6. blunt
7. boastful
8. bossy
9. calm
10. cautious
11. cold
12. contented
13. cheerful
14. clever
15. charming
16. cruel
17. curious
18. daring
19. dull
20. dishonest
21. excited
22. excitable
23. foolish
24. funny
25. fussy
26. generous
27. greedy
28. honest
29. hardworking
30. humble
31. impatient
32. impetuous
33. kind
34. loyal
35. malicious
36. mean
37. miserable
38. naive
39. nasty
40. nerdy
41. nervous
42. optimistic
43. obstinate
44. patient
45. passionate
46. pessimistic
47. practical
48. quiet
49. ragged
50. rash
51. rebellious
52. responsible
53. restless
54. sensible
55. serious
56. stern
57. strict
58. timid
59. violent
60. vivacious
Magazine interview
Choose a character from the book. Here are some questions which a magazine reporter would like
to ask your character. Write the answers you think your character would give:
A : What is your favourite colour?
B :
A : What is your favourite animal?
B :
A : What is your favourite food?
B :
A : What is your favourite place?
B :
A : What is your favourite piece of clothing?
B :
A : What is the worst thing you have ever done?
B :
A : What is your most embarrassing moment?
B :
A : What would you have written on your gravestone?
B :
A : What do you like to do to relax?
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A : Would you rather be a lake or a river?
B :
A : What would you like to change most about the world?
B :
A : Have you ever loved anyone who didn't love you back?
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A : Have you ever seen a ghost?
B :
A : Do you believe in life after death?
B :
A : Have you ever felt as if you were going mad?
B :
A : What makes you happy?
B :
A : Do you have any regrets?
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A : What has been the lowest point in your life?
B :
A : What helps you through difficult times?
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A : Do you find it easy or hard to trust people?
B :
A : What do you do if you ever feel lonely?
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A : If you could have three wishes, what would they be?
B :
