Good readers analyze characters and give meaning to their character's traits, actions, and motives. When readers dig deeper and work to understand the characters in the stories they read, they improve their critical thinking skills.This resource can be used with Reading Workshop, Daily 5/Cafe, basal readers, literature circles, book clubs, small group lessons, whole group lessons, you name it! Everything within this resource has been specially designed to meet the needs of students in Grades 3-5