The Maze Runner Character Analysis Activity - Track Characters Graphic Organizer
This The Maze Runner character analysis assignment is designed to help students keep track of the many key characters in James Dashner’s novel. As the novel introduces a range of characters, known as Gladers in the novel, with shifting roles and relationships, students are challenged to follow how each one develops over time. This activity includes an easy-to-use graphic organizer that allows students to record important details about each character as they read, including physical and personality traits, relationships, and key attributes that reveal character development. The Maze Runner character analysis assignment works well as an ongoing activity completed throughout the novel and can later serve as a helpful study guide or support for written character analysis.
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Included in The Maze Runner Character Analysis Activity:
➡️ The Maze Runner Character Analysis Graphic Organizer: Use this two-page graphic organizer to guide students in recording key details about major characters, including Thomas, Chuck, Alby, Newt, Minho, Gally, Ben, and Teresa. Students document physical and personality traits, relationships, and important actions using evidence from the text as they read. This ongoing format helps students build a deeper understanding of each character’s role while encouraging them to revisit and revise their thinking as characters develop over time.
➡️ The Maze Runner Character Analysis Activity Answer Key: A detailed teacher answer key is included with important information about each character from the novel. This key provides strong examples of text evidence and character traits, making it helpful for class discussion, review, or grading. It also ensures that students understand how characterization shapes the events of The Maze Runner by James Dashner.
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