Internet Academy Resources

Comparing Characters

What is a Comparing Characters?

Comparing Characters is another way of getting information from the story you are reading. You can use formats you are already familiar with such as the Venn Diagram or the Comparison Table that is shown below.

How will using Comparing Characters help me read better?

Using either of the graphic organizers suggested will assist you in putting information on paper and looking at it in a type of picture. Many times this helps you more clearly see the important points about the information you have read. this helps when you are trying to make any type of comparison.

How could I use Comparing Characters in a class?

Knowing the characters better helps you to understand more thoroughly the story you are reading. After reading a story, try comparing two of the characters in the story. You may use either the Venn Diagram or the Comparison Table below to help you "draw" a picture and see the characters more clearly.

Look at the sample table and the print off the blank one and practice your new reading skill!

Story Title: The Master Puppeteer by Kathryn Patterson

CHARACTER 1: Jiro		CHARACTER 2: Yoshida
CHARACTER SIMILARITIES Both work at Hanaza Theatre Both are good puppeteers Both sneak out of theatre
CHARACTER DIFFERENCES
Family is poor He is younger He is a beginner at the theatre Has a sick father, curious I am curious and make puppets out of socks. My friends and I like to perform plays with our puppets.	Family Age Theatre Other MY Connection	Family is wealthy He is old Started the theatre Has all the play scripts Mean, Strict Boss at mom’s business

• Blank Table - Comparing Characters