Character Map for Matilda

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Activity Overview

In this activity, students create an outline for the characters in the story, paying close attention to the physical characteristics and the character traits of both major and minor characters. Students can also provide detailed information regarding the character’s actions, how they influence other characters, and how the main character changed over time.

Characters included in this character map are:



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Student Instructions

Create a character map for the major characters.


  1. Identify the major characters in Matilda and type their names into the different title boxes.
  2. Choose a Storyboard That character to represent each of the book characters.
    • Select colors and a pose appropriate to story and character traits.
  3. Choose a scene or background that makes sense for the character.
  4. Fill in Textables for Physical Characteristics, Personal Traits, and How does s/he influence Matilda? or How does Matilda change?.

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