+ Character Sketch— Prewriting Ms. Marshall-Krauss 8th Grade English

+ Prewriting September 6, 2011 Warm up: Under your drawing copy the following definition Character Sketch--a written description of a character without necessarily including a narrative story. Next, read the sample student essay in the Write Source book on pages and answer #3 and 4 on page 7. Drawing Share your drawing of a hero. Be sure to include any identify specific traits you included in your picture. 7

+ Prewriting Continued On the top of page 8 in your spiral, create a circle with the titles like this one. Next, fill in each section with at least three ways to describe your character. If you finish early, add to the lists—the more details the better. Character’s Name 8 GT

+ Prewriting Continued On the top of page 8 in your spiral, create a circle with the titles like this one. Character’s Name 8 How your hero looks—make a list of at least three descriptions Personality— make a list of at least three What your hero does—make a list of at least three

+ Writing On pages 8-9 write your first draft of your character sketch. Each paragraph will have a different purpose. Copy this down in the top margin of page 8. (If you run out of room, use loose leaf and attach it) #1 should introduce the character. #2 should be about how your character looks #3 should be how your character thinks and feels. #4 should be how you character acts. #5 should be your final thoughts and conclusion. GT

+ Writing On page 8, label the margin of your paper with physical traits. 8-9 Physical Traits Actions Inner Qualities On page 9, label the margin of your paper with actions and inner qualities

+ Homework and Reflection Your homework tonight is to choose one of the three paragraphs to write a draft. Use your prewriting organizer to help you get started. On the slip of paper write your name and complete one of the following sentences Today in class, I was confused by… Today in class, I thought… Today in class, I learned… Today in class, I would have changed…

+ Homework and Reflection Your homework tonight is to write the draft of the three body paragraphs. Use your prewriting organizer to help you get started. You do not have to write the introduction or conclusion yet. On the slip of paper write your name and complete one of the following sentences Today in class, I was confused by… Today in class, I thought… Today in class, I learned… Today in class, I would have changed… GT