The Maze Runner Assignment - Writing Ben’s Journal Character Analysis Activity

This creative writing activity helps students use inference skills to write from the perspective of a character in The Maze Runner by James Dashner. After Ben’s attack on Thomas in Chapter 11, students are prompted to consider what may have led to his actions and how his experiences have shaped his mindset. Because readers learn very little about Ben before this moment, students must rely on clues from the text to make thoughtful inferences about his character. This assignment provides a focused journal prompt that guides students in writing from Ben’s point of view, using evidence from the novel to explore his thoughts, fears, and motivations while writing in his voice.

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➡️ Ben’s Journal Writing Assignment: Use this eye-catching writing template to have students write a diary entry from Ben’s perspective after he attacks Thomas. Students focus on his thoughts, fears, and motivations, using evidence from the text to support their inferences and writing in character voice. This task encourages deeper thinking about characterization while helping students connect actions to underlying emotions and experiences. This activity works best after reading Chapter 11.

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