1. Open Mind Diagram

2. This can be a full or side profile.
Trace Open-Mind
First, create an outline of the character’s head.
This can be a full or side profile.

3. Three Images
Use three images that symbolize the character. Each image should represent a dominant character trait for your character.

4. Some unacceptable images:
Smiley face
Sad face
Any type of emoticon
Heart
Broken heart
Question mark

5. Brainstorm Around Image
Around each image, use four brainstorm statements that prove the dominant character trait. All brainstorms MUST relate to image and no synonyms!
Brainstorms must be 3 words or less –(ideally, one word)

6. Four Citations
Quote 1: direct characterization or
Quote 2: indirect characterization
Directly cite four examples from the text that clearly represent the character’s attitude and actions. Each example must relate to the character you chose and be parenthetically cited.

7. Criteria
Arrange the images, brain- storms, and citations inside the open-mind
Citations, Images, and Brainstorms must tie-in
Must be multicolored
No lined paper
Use parenthetical citation
Be creative, unique, even unusual

8. How to Grade an Open Mind Diagram
3 images 6 Max
12 brainstorms 24Max
4 quotes Max
4 citations 20 Max
Multi-colored 3 Max
Open mind traced 2 Max
Total: points