"The Night Diary" Character Map by Storyboard That

Q: What is a character map for The Night Diary?

A character map for The Night Diary is a visual tool that helps students organize and analyze the traits, challenges, and development of the main and minor characters in the book.

Q: How do I create a character map for The Night Diary in my classroom?

To create a character map , ask students to select a character, use images and text to highlight their physical and personality traits, describe how the character changes, and note the challenges they face throughout The Night Diary .

Q: Why should students use character maps when reading The Night Diary?

Character maps help students better understand character motivations, track development, and connect challenges to the plot, making The Night Diary more engaging and easier to analyze.

Q: What are some example traits to include in a character map for The Night Diary?

Example traits include kindness , bravery , curiosity , and any changes in attitude or perspective that characters experience as the story unfolds.

Q: What is the best way to assess student character maps for The Night Diary?

The best way is to check for clear identification of traits, evidence of character change, accurate details about challenges, and thoughtful connections to the story's plot and themes.

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Lesson Plan Overview

Character maps are a helpful tool for students to use as they're reading, although they can also be used after completing a book. In this activity, students will create a character map of the characters in The Night Diary, paying close attention to the physical attributes and the traits of both major and minor characters. Students can also provide detailed information regarding the challenges the character faces, the challenges the character imposes, and the importance of the character to the plot of the story.

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Objective: Create a character map for the major characters in The Night Diary.

Student Instructions:

Click “Start Assignment”.
Choose a Storyboard That character to represent each of the book characters. Note: be sure to select colors and a pose appropriate to story and character traits.
Fill in Textables for "Physical/Character Traits", "How does this character change throughout the novel?", and "What challenges does this character face?"

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Grade Level 4-6

Difficulty Level 2 (Reinforcing / Developing)

Type of Assignment Individual

Type of Activity: Character Map

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Character Map Template

Create a character map of the characters in the story. Put the character's name in the title boxes and choose a character and scene to represent each one. As you read, take notes on the characters by answering the questions.

	Proficient 33 Points	Emerging 25 Points	Beginning 17 Points
Character Picture & Scene	The characters and scenes are both appropriate for the book's characters.	Many of the characters and scenes match the book's characters.	More than half of the characters and scenes do not match the characters in the book.
Accuracy of Notes	Most of the information of the notes is correct.	Many of the notes have correct information, but some are incorrect or missing.	Less than half of the information of the notes is correct and relevant.
Effort	Work is complete, thorough, and neat.	Most of the sections of the character map were at least attempted and work is presentable.	Character map is unfinished and/or disorganized.

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Lesson Plan Overview

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Template and Class Instructions

(These instructions are completely customizable. After clicking "Copy Activity", update the instructions on the Edit Tab of the assignment.)

Due Date:

Objective: Create a character map for the major characters in The Night Diary.

Student Instructions:

Click “Start Assignment”.
Choose a Storyboard That character to represent each of the book characters. Note: be sure to select colors and a pose appropriate to story and character traits.
Fill in Textables for "Physical/Character Traits", "How does this character change throughout the novel?", and "What challenges does this character face?"

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Lesson Plan Reference

Grade Level 4-6

Difficulty Level 2 (Reinforcing / Developing)

Type of Assignment Individual

Type of Activity: Character Map

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Student Rubric

(You can also create your own on Quick Rubric.)

Character Map Template

	Proficient 33 Points	Emerging 25 Points	Beginning 17 Points
Character Picture & Scene	The characters and scenes are both appropriate for the book's characters.	Many of the characters and scenes match the book's characters.	More than half of the characters and scenes do not match the characters in the book.
Accuracy of Notes	Most of the information of the notes is correct.	Many of the notes have correct information, but some are incorrect or missing.	Less than half of the information of the notes is correct and relevant.
Effort	Work is complete, thorough, and neat.	Most of the sections of the character map were at least attempted and work is presentable.	Character map is unfinished and/or disorganized.

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How Tos about The Night Diary Character Map

How to Facilitate a Post-Reading Character Map Discussion

Guide students in sharing their character maps by creating a safe, open environment. Encourage each student to explain their choices for character traits and challenges, and ask peers to offer respectful feedback or additional insights. This builds critical thinking and helps students connect more deeply with the story.

Encourage students to compare character growth

Ask students to identify and discuss how each character changes from the beginning to the end of the book. Use guiding questions to prompt thinking, such as: What events caused the biggest changes? This helps students recognize character development and relate it to real-life growth.

Incorporate evidence from the text

Direct students to support their character map entries with specific quotes or passages from The Night Diary. Model how to find and cite evidence that illustrates a character’s traits or challenges. This strengthens reading comprehension and textual analysis skills.

Connect character challenges to historical context

Facilitate a discussion on how the characters’ struggles are influenced by the historical events in the story. Encourage students to research or brainstorm how Partition impacted daily life. Making these connections deepens understanding of both the characters and the historical setting.

Display and celebrate student work

Create a bulletin board or digital gallery of finished character maps. Highlight thoughtful insights and creative details. Publicly celebrating student work boosts motivation and allows everyone to learn from each other’s perspectives.

Frequently Asked Questions about The Night Diary Character Map

What is a character map for The Night Diary?

A character map for The Night Diary is a visual tool that helps students organize and analyze the traits, challenges, and development of the main and minor characters in the book.

How do I create a character map for The Night Diary in my classroom?

To create a character map, ask students to select a character, use images and text to highlight their physical and personality traits, describe how the character changes, and note the challenges they face throughout The Night Diary.

Why should students use character maps when reading The Night Diary?

Character maps help students better understand character motivations, track development, and connect challenges to the plot, making The Night Diary more engaging and easier to analyze.

What are some example traits to include in a character map for The Night Diary?

Example traits include kindness, bravery, curiosity, and any changes in attitude or perspective that characters experience as the story unfolds.

What is the best way to assess student character maps for The Night Diary?

The best way is to check for clear identification of traits, evidence of character change, accurate details about challenges, and thoughtful connections to the story's plot and themes.