Portray a Favorite Person Beyond First Impressions
Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher
"Portray a Favorite Person Beyond First Impressions" is written for 8th Grade (Ages 13-14), and it covers Common Core W.8.3.A. A 7th grader who is already steady on narrative writing can use it too, and an older student can use it as a short review.
8th grade grammar worksheet: write a portrait of someone you admire that turns from first impression to what you learned later. Part of our character traits narrative writing collection. Aligned to Common Core standards.
How do I use this worksheet?
Have partners read each other's scenes and guess the trait. A correct guess shows the trait came through.
What students will practice
- Students will chart a person's first impression, what they learned later and when.
- Students will write a line the person often says.
- Students will write a 10-line portrait that turns at the moment they learned more.
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Curriculum Links
Common Core State Standards
Writing · 8th Grade
Standard: Engage and orient the reader by establishing a context and point of view and introducing a narrator and/or characters; organize an event sequence that unfolds naturally and logically.
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FAQ
How do I use this character traits worksheet?
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Have partners read each other's scenes and guess the trait. A correct guess shows the trait came through.
What does this worksheet teach?
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Write a portrait of someone you admire that turns from first impression to what you learned later. The directions on the page read: Follow Steps 1 to 4 to plan and write a portrait of someone you admire.
Can I use this character traits worksheet for homeschool or classroom?
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Yes, both. We made it for 8th grade narrative writing, and it works the same at home or at school. At home, a student can work through it alone and then go over it with you, which shows quickly what is solid and what needs another look. In class it works as independent practice, homework or a warm-up, and you can print one copy or a full set.
How do you show a character trait without naming it?
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Show what the person does and says in a specific moment, then let the reader name the trait. Show a Teacher's Character in One Scene plans three teacher actions and one line of dialogue.
What is a character portrait?
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A character portrait is a short piece that shows who a real person is. Portray a Favorite Person Beyond First Impressions opens with a first impression and turns at the moment the writer learned more.
Do the character trait worksheets have answer keys?
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No. Both sheets ask for an original scene or portrait about a real person, so answers vary.
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Worksheet Details
| Grade | 8th Grade |
| Subject | Grammar & Writing |
| Topic | Narrative Writing |
| Standard | W.8.3.A |
| Pages | 1 page |
| Difficulty | Medium |
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