Guess Who I Am

Posted by Ana
July 2, 2008

This engaging activity can be adapted for different ages easily and it can be a great way to get your kids to do some character analyzation (which really helps comprehension).

1. Choose a character from a book or story you are currently reading or have read with your child. Tell your child that you will be playing a guessing game in which you will give them clues about a character and they will have to guess who it is.
2. Once the correct character has been named, you can switch turns and have your child make you guess the next one. Having your child pick a character and thinking of clues for himself is where they will really get practice in analyzing character traits and elements of the story.

• For older kids, this type of game is great for making your child go beyond the superficial details and allowing them to think critically about the characters - especially when you challenge them to make it hard for you!

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