Leo's Olympic Games: Character Analysis Vocabulary Match | Free Printable Vocabulary Worksheet with Answer Key

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Match 8 key Character Analysis vocabulary words to their definitions. Olympic Games theme keeps kids engaged. Answer key included (CCSS.ELA.RL.6.3).

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Page 1 — Vocabulary Match

Free Grade 6 English vocabulary match worksheet — Character Analysis — Common Core CCSS.ELA.RL.6.3

Page 2 — Answer Key

Answer key — Grade 6 English vocabulary match — Character Analysis — teacher and parent use only

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What is included

✓ 8 key Character Analysis vocabulary words

✓ Scrambled definitions to match

✓ Olympic Games theme to keep kids motivated

✓ Bonus challenge — write sentences using vocabulary

✓ Answer key on page 2

✓ Print-ready PDF — Letter size

✓ standard difficulty level

About This Activity

Leo sprinted toward the Olympic flame, clutching his country's flag proudly.

Teacher Tip

After completing the match, ask students to assign three vocabulary words to Leo based on his Olympic story intro — this directly practices CCSS.ELA.RL.6.3 by having students cite textual evidence for character traits.

Vocabulary Words

MOTIVATIONThe inner drive that pushes an athlete to train and compete harder.

RIVALA competitor who challenges you and pushes your performance to the limit.

PERSEVERANCEContinuing to train and compete even after painful losses or setbacks.

REPUTATIONWhat other athletes, coaches, and fans believe about a competitor's character.

TRIUMPHA moment of victory earned after great struggle, like standing on the podium.

INTEGRITYPlaying fairly and honestly even when no referee is watching you.

SACRIFICEGiving up free time, food, or comfort to achieve an athletic goal.

TRANSFORMTo completely change who you are through training, challenge, and experience.

About this Grade 6 Character Analysis Vocabulary Worksheet

This printable vocabulary match worksheet helps Grade 6 English students learn key Character Analysis terms. The Olympic Games theme makes vocabulary practice engaging while students build academic language skills. Includes answer key and bonus writing challenge (CCSS.ELA.RL.6.3).