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Character Sketch


             Essay Structure.
             Your essay MUST follow the format below. .
             Introduction/ Paragraph 1: .
             name the character your have chosen.
             book title and author's full name.
             Briefly state your feelings about the kind of individual your character is-what do you think are three OUTSTANDING characteristics of this individual? These traits may be strengths or weakness. You will not provide support (any explanation) for these three characteristics at the time. THESIS!!.
             Paragraph 2:.
             Topic sentence stating one of the 3 characteristics of your character.
             Description of a variety of incidents from the plot in YOUR OWN WORDS that support (explain) this trait.
             Include a quote that demonstrates this trait.
             Trait should be an answer to one of the 8 methods of characterization.
             Concluding sentences transitions into the next trait. .
             Paragraph 3:.
             Topic sentence stating 2nd of the 3 characteristics of your character.
             Description of a variety of incidents from the plot in YOUR OWN WORDS that support (explain) this trait.
             Include a quote that demonstrates this trait.
             Trait should be an answer to one of the 8 methods of characterization.
             Concluding sentences transitions into the next trait. .
             Paragraph 4:.
             Topic sentence stating 3rd of the 3 characteristics of your character.
             Description of a variety of incidents from the plot in YOUR OWN WORDS that support (explain) this trait.
             Include a quote that demonstrates this trait.
             Trait should be an answer to one of the 8 methods of characterization.
             Concluding sentences transitions into the conclusion. .
             Paragraph 5:.
             Reveal the outcome of the novel and your character's part in it.
             Personal reaction to the whole story.
             An original lesson learned.
             Recommendation on the book as a whole.
             Wrap up of the thesis.
             RUBRIC Character Sketch .
             A-B.
             C-D.
             D-F.
             Character Description.
             I paint a word picture of my character through physical description and personality traits. I SHOW my character instead of just telling about him/her. .
             I describe my character through physical description and personality traits.


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