Character NameTitle of Text (4 pts.) – – CENTERED & BIG (26 point font size or

bigger)

Symbol, Drawing or Collage of your character. (10 pts.) –

BIG & CENTERED

Text TitleTitle of the Text (3 pts.) – CENTERED & BIG (26 point font size

or bigger)

Author of TextAuthor of the Text (3 pts.) – CENTERED & BIG (26 point font size

or bigger)

Character Summary and Fate: * TEN or more sentences PLUS the quote and citation: Who is your character? What was his/her role in the novel? Explain.

What happens to him/her throughout the novel (in a nutshell)? What choices does s/he make? Why? What

motivates him/her? How does s/he help add to or shape the text? Why is s/he important to the plot/conflict of the novel? What happens to him/her at the end of the novel (their fate at the end)? Why? Find a QUOTE that best displays what the text (and your character) is about and CITE the quote: the page number to the novel. YOU MUST EXPLAIN HOW

Explanation of symbol, drawing or collage. THREE or more

sentences!Please explain what your symbol

means, what your collage represents, and/or how and why your artwork depicts the main

Personal Reaction TEN or more sentences (5 pts.)

Consider answering: What did you think of the novel? Why? Why did you choose this character? Do they remind you of anyone? How can you connect to the characters in general to your life? Can you share an anecdote from your life that connects to this character? Ask your character or the author a

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Name: _____________________________ Period: _______Mr. Roukis’ English class E6

Of Mice and Men : CHARACTER ANALYSIS: GRADING RUBRIC & OUTLINE

__________ TOP: Character Summary and Fate: * TEN or more sentences PLUS the quote and citation: Who is your character? What was his/her role in the novel? Explain. What happens to him/her throughout the novel (in a nutshell)? What choices does s/he make? Why? What motivates him/her? How does s/he help add to or shape the text? Why is s/he important to the plot/conflict of the novel? What happens to him/her at the end of the novel (their fate at the end)? Why? Find a QUOTE that best displays what the text (& your character) is about & CITE the quote: page number of the novel. YOU MUST EXPLAIN HOW THE QUOTE PROVES YOUR ANALYSIS!!! Have a CLOSING SENTENCE (cannot be the analysis of the quote & act as close) (15 pts.)

Student must use accurate, relevant and significant information Student must use clarity & depth in application to information, inferences & implications made

via analysis of character

__________ Name of Character (4 pts.) - CENTERED & BIG (36 point font size or bigger)

__________ Symbol, Drawing or Collage of your character. (10 pts.) – BIG & CENTERED

__________ Explanation of symbol, drawing or collage. THREE or more sentences! Please explain what your symbol means, what your collage represents, and/or how and why your artwork depicts the character! (Note: you cannot just use a picture of an actor or actress playing this character in the movie) (5 pts.) – CENTERED & BIG

Student must use accurate, relevant and significant information Student must use clarity & depth in application to information, inferences & implications made

via analysis of symbol

__________ Title of Text (3 pts.) – CENTERED & BIG (36 point font size or bigger)

__________ Author of the Text (3 pts.) –CENTERED & BIG (36 point font size or bigger)

__________ BOTTOM: Personal Reaction: TEN or more sentences (5 pts.)Consider answering: What did you think of the novel? Why? Why did you choose this character? How can you connect to the characters in general to your life? Can you share an anecdote from your life that connects to this character? Ask your character, or the author a question!

Student must use clarity & depth in application to information

__________ FIVE adjectives or facts to describe the character from the text. The words can come directly from the text as well. Note: you cannot use synonyms! (2 pts. each= 10 total pts.)

Student must use breadth in application to information

__________ LEFT: CONFLICT: * TEN or more sentences PLUS the quote and citation: What is a major conflict your character dealt with? Why? Was it internal or external? How did s/he resolve the conflict? Find a QUOTE that helps address your ANALYSIS of the character’s conflict. Copy the quote and CITE the quote: the page number of the novel. YOU MUST EXPLAIN HOW THE QUOTE HELPS PROVE YOUR ANALYSIS!!! Have a CLOSING SENTENCE (cannot be the analysis of the quote and act as close) (15 pts.)

Student must use accurate, relevant and significant information Student must use clarity & depth in application to information, inferences & implications made

via analysis of character conflict

__________ RIGHT: PROTAGONIST or ANTAGONIST or DYNAMIC CHARACTER: * TEN or more sentences PLUS the quote and citation: Prove why the character is either the protagonist or antagonist (or dynamic). Find a QUOTE that displays your ANALYSIS. Copy the quote & CITE the quote: the page number of the novel. YOU MUST EXPLAIN HOW THE QUOTE HELPS PROVE YOUR ANALYSIS!!! Have a CLOSING SENTENCE (cannot be the analysis of the quote & act as close) (15 pts.)

Student must use accurate, relevant and significant information Student must use clarity & depth in application to information, inferences & implications made

via analysis of character role

__________ GRAMMAR: spelling, capitalization, tense, sentences, wording, punctuation, spacing, title in italics, other (10 pts.)

Student must apply clarity to his/her grammar/writing

__________ CREATIVITY/FOLLOWS DIRECTIONS: use of color, paper, overall layout, neatness, paper size, etc. (5 pts.)

Student must apply completeness to their information (as well as the directions & project)

YOUR QUOTES MUST VARY! They should be from various parts of the text. Spread them out! *Total Grade: _______________________