I LOVE MY CHARACTER!

 physical description  personality  identity creation  soap characters  relationships  development of imaginary characters career aspects – jobs, jobs prospects  ambitions and hopes

Cross curricular project: Analyze a book character  English  Language Arts  Art  Technology

Step 1 Read any book you want (your grade level), either in Romanian or English.

Complete four assignments for Levels C 1 & 2, B, C (ONE FOR EACH LEVEL: C1, C2, B, A).

 Big Books for Little Kids Individually or in pairs (someone who has read the same book as you) retell the story for younger students in simple words and pictures.  Book Report Sandwich Station (Requires Web access) Use the below link to an interactive site that can help you writing with prompts for plot, setting, character, and personal response. You can add a graphic before printing the final draft. ich.asp ich.asp  Book Outline Complete a book outline. (If you choose this assignment, ask the teacher for the outline).outline

 Character biography Create a biography for one of the characters in the book. Be true to the events in the book.  Character Analysis Chart Fill in the chart about a character of your choice. (If you choose this assignment, ask the teacher for the chart).chart  Top 10 List List ten things you have learned from the character (s) in this book.

Character Comparison Select one character from the book you're reporting on and then answer the following questions:  What traits does this character have that I do not have?  What traits do I have that the character does not have?  What traits do the two of us share? Consider all kinds of traits -- physical appearance, personality, outlook on life. Use a Venn diagram to organize your thinking about your personal traits and those of the character you selected. (If you choose this assignment, ask the teacher for the Venn diagram).Venn diagram

 Film Cast Put together a cast for the film version of the book. Imagine the director-producer wants a casting director to make recommendations. Decide who would be the actors and actresses. Include photos and descriptions of the stars and tell why each is "perfect" for the part. Write a conclusion to convince the producer of the selections.  Job Search A character in search of a job. As if you were a character in the book, compose a resume (CV) and cover letter for your character, who is applying for a job suitable for the character and the setting of the novel.

 Secret files Create a dossier on a character. Pretend that you are a foreign spy sent to report on your chosen character. Compile into a secret file general and specific information regarding your character. Don't forget the photo.  Birth Sign Report Students explore characters and the signs of the Zodiac. Select a character from the book read. As you read the character traits of the birth signs, you should consider under which sign the selected character was born. Explain why you came to that conclusion (exemplify with events, character actions) SignsSigns

 Diary Write a diary that one of the story's main characters might have kept before, during, or after the book's events. Remember that the character's thoughts and feelings are very important in a diary.  Letter Write a letter (10-sentence minimum) to the main character of your book asking questions, protesting a situation, and/or making a complaint and/or a suggestion. This must be done in the correct letter format.  Interview Interview a character from your book. Write at least ten questions that will give the character the opportunity to discuss his/her thoughts and feelings about his/her role in the story. Write answers that the character might give (follow book details).

 Scrapbook / Memory Box Choose one of the major characters in your book, and, as that person, put together a scrapbook or memory box of props, special memories and mementoes. Be true to your character.  Character Map Do character mapping, showing how characters reacted to events and changed. Examples: Make a character tree, where one side is event, symmetrical side is emotion or growth. Make a relationship map between characters. Complete with characters reactions.relationship map Make a thinking map of all the aspects related to the character in the book.thinking map

 You choose the format. Pay attention to the special formats you might want to choose (letter, diary, scrapbook, memory box) - it’s better to present them as they are.  You can use paper-and-pen assignments, PPT or Publisher to present your work.

 Character dress up party Each student in the class will impersonate a character in the book of his / her choice. He /She will dress up as the character and present himself / herself to the others. The presentation should include the following: Who the character is Time and place he / she lived Main events in his / her life The PRESENTATION SHOULD NOT TAKE MORE THAN 3 MINUTES.

 December 17th, 2010Step 1  January 7th, 2011Step 2, Level C  January 14th, 2011Level B  January 21st, 2011Level A  January 26th, 2011Step 3, Character Dress Up Party

3No task completion 4Participation in the Character Dress Up Costume Party 5Level C1 (any assignment)+ Character Dress Up Costume Party 6Levels C1&2 + Character Dress Up Costume Party 7Levels B, C1&2 + Character Dress Up Costume Party 8Sufficient completion of Levels A, B, C1&2 + Character Dress Up Costume Party 9Good completion of Levels A, B, C1&2 + Character Dress Up Costume Party 10In-depth completion of Levels A, B, C1&2 + Character Dress Up Costume Party

 Choose only one assignment for each level. Doing two or more for one level won’t help you get a better grade.  Analyze each assignment carefully before you proceed working on it.  You do not have to complete all the levels for a passing grade, but I suggest you try your best.  The 3 levels assignments are created by levels of thinking. By completing all of them, you demonstrate not only a good command of English language, but also great critical thinking skills.

 The assignment completion is not about lenght, but about quality.  If you feel you need help during the process, or feel unsure about your product(s), show the draft to your teacher at least 3 days before the deadline.  Each day past the deadline is penalized with 0.50 pts.  Final product(s) won’t be accepted later than January 26th. Anything past this date is not to be taken into consideration.

ProcessBelow Avg. SatisfactoryExcellent 1. Managed time wisely (respects deadlines) 3, 4, 56, 7, 89, Acquired needed knowledge base (source analysis: book, teacher resources, other resources) 3, 4, 56, 7, 89, Task completion (minimum- Level C, partial- Levels B,C; completed- Levels A, B & C, Dress Up Party) 3, 4, 56, 7, 89, 10

Product (Project) Below Avg. SatisfactoryExcellent 1. Format (respects format requirements) 3, 4, 56, 7, 89, Representation (represents learning, is complete, is clear) 3, 4, 56, 7, 89, Mechanics of speaking/writing 3, 4, 56, 7, 89, Language control (Inadequate language structures, emerging use of lg. structures, control of language structures) 3, 4, 56, 7, 89, 10

Product (Project) Below Avg. SatisfactoryExcellent 5. Content (insufficient, sufficient, or in-depth analysis of the topics) 3, 4, 56, 7, 89, Demonstrates knowledge (oral presentation-Dress Up Party) 3, 4, 56, 7, 89, Other: Design, originality, visual appeal 3, 4, 56, 7, 89, 10