How do Characters Respond to Major Events Worksheet

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Grades

Standards

RL.2.7
RL.2.10

Formats

About the "Ooki" Worksheet

Ooki: Read the story about Ooki the monkey to learn about his character traits. This interactive and printable worksheet introduces children to the mischievous yet lovable character of Ooki the monkey. The story spans three pages, presenting various scenarios that showcase Ooki's personality and behaviors.

In the first two pages, students read about Ooki's pranks and adventures, including filling a swimming pool with bubble soap and tricking other monkeys with a bag of banana peels. The narrative also highlights Ooki's positive traits, such as his kindness and creativity. The third page invites children to create a trading card for Ooki, encouraging them to summarize his character traits and draw his picture. This worksheet combines reading comprehension, character analysis, and creative expression to engage young learners in a fun and educational activity.

What will your child learn through this worksheet?

Reading comprehension skills by understanding and analyzing the story of Ooki
Character trait identification and description
Creative expression through drawing and writing
Understanding the concept of personality traits and how they manifest in behavior

Learning Outcomes

Cognitive

Identify and describe at least three character traits of Ooki based on the story
Summarize the main events in the story and explain how they reflect Ooki's personality

Psychomotor

Draw a picture of Ooki on the trading card, demonstrating fine motor skills
Write three adjectives describing Ooki on the trading card

Affective

Develop empathy by understanding the feelings of characters affected by Ooki's pranks
Reflect on the positive and negative aspects of Ooki's behavior

Interpersonal/Social

Discuss the consequences of Ooki's actions and how they might affect his relationships
Consider how Ooki's positive traits, like sharing and kindness, contribute to healthy friendships

Common Core Standards Covered

RL.2.10

By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories and poetry, in the grades 2–3 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range.

RL.2.7

Use information gained from the illustrations and words in a print or digital text to demonstrate understanding of its characters, setting, or plot.