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Character Sketch—PrewritingMs. Marshall-Krauss8th Grade English

+PrewritingSeptember 6, 2011Warm 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 76-77 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.

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+ 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

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+ Prewriting Continued

•On the top of page 8 in your spiral, create a circle with the titles like this one.

Character’s Name

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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

+WritingOn 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.

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+ WritingOn page 8, label the margin of your paper with physical traits.

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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 ReflectionYour 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…

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