In this activity, students will complete a character map where they depict and describe the Alice in Wonderland characters, paying close attention to the characteristics and traits of both major and minor characters. Students should provide detailed information regarding how the characters interact with each other, as well as challenges each face.
Characters included in the character map are:
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Student Instructions
Create a character map for the major characters.
Objective: Make an Alice in Wonderland characters list with pictures.
Foster active participation by organizing small group or whole-class discussions where students share and compare their Alice in Wonderland character maps. Encourage students to explain their choices and listen to peers’ perspectives to build comprehension and social skills.
Demonstrate how to examine character interactions by walking through an example with the class (e.g., how Alice and the White Rabbit interact). Highlight dialogue and actions to show students how to find evidence in the text.
Encourage students to find direct quotes from the story that illustrate each character’s traits or challenges. Model how to cite and explain a quote within the character map for text-based support.
Invite students to personalize their character maps by choosing unique colors, symbols, or backgrounds that reflect each character’s personality and role. This boosts engagement and helps students make connections to the story.
Wrap up by asking students to write a brief reflection on what they learned about one character’s growth or challenge. This helps consolidate learning and provides insight into student comprehension.
An Alice in Wonderland character map is a visual organizer that helps students identify, describe, and connect the major and minor characters from Lewis Carroll’s story. It typically includes character names, images, traits, relationships, and challenges each character faces.
To create a character map for Alice in Wonderland, list the main characters, select images or icons for each, and fill in details like their traits, how they change over time, and the challenges they face. Adding relevant backgrounds or scenes enhances understanding of each character’s role.
Key characters to include are Alice, White Rabbit, Mouse, Caterpillar, Cheshire Cat, Hatter, March Hare, Queen of Hearts, King of Hearts, and Alice's Sister. Both major and minor characters add depth to your character map.
Students should list physical and character traits, describe how each character changes over time, and identify the challenges each character faces. Including visual elements and background scenes makes the map more engaging.
A character map helps students organize information, understand character development, and visualize relationships in Alice in Wonderland. It supports comprehension and critical thinking, making literature more accessible for grades 4–5.