You are cordially invited to tea with Miss Alexandra! Thursday, November 19th We will dine and delight with all the famous Maycomb citizens from the novel ​
To Kill a Mockingbird​
. Thursday, November 19, 2015 - Party time! Bring your dish, accessories, and analysis!
Your Responsibilities: * Be very familiar with that character; you will assume his/her identity! (see below.) * Bring a southern-style dish for the social hour. (see sign-up sheet) ** Wear one article of clothing or accessory that suits your character. 100 Points towards Classcraft​
: Dress (from head to toe) as your character 50 Points towards Classcraft​
: Bring a (school-appropriate) three-dimensional prop that suits the character * Complete Character Analysis with specific textual details Character Analysis Write Up
You must turn in a typed written response with the following information: 1. Your (character's) name. 2. Your age (approximate). 3. Your place of birth. 4. Your occupation (if child, say student) 5. Something about your family life (spouse, children, siblings, parents). 6. Your accomplishments/achievements. What are you known for? 7. Your interests. What do you like to do? 8. Your attitude/feelings toward: a. The Finches b. The Trial c. Tom Robinson 9. A basic visual description. 10. Your status at the end of the novel. What are you up to? 11. Choose a telling passage in TKAM about your character, annotate it, and include it with your character analysis write up. 12. Summarize your close reading passage and make assertions about your character based on your close reading and writing activities. To Kill a Mockingbird ​
List of Characters
Main Characters
Miss Caroline Atticus Finch Mr. Radley Scout Finch Miss Stephanie Crawford Jem Finch Nathan Radley Arthur Radley Miss Maudie Bob Ewell Mayella Ewell Calpurnia Tom Robinson Dill Walter Cunningham _______________________________________________ Mr. Cunningham Minor Characters
Mr. Heck Tate Aunt Alexandra Judge Taylor Cousin Francis Mrs. Dubose Mr. Glimer Mr. Braxton Underwood Mr. Dolphus Raymond Jack Finch Evaluation Rubric
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Character
Description
Writer uses vivid words that
draw pictures in the reader's mind.
Description is detailed and thorough
Writer uses accurate words
that communicate clearly, character
description
Description incomplete; lacks details, and
or inaccurate.
Analysis remains focused and
includes insightful, direct evidence (4
or more quotes) from TKAM to
support claims about character
Analysis focused and includes
evidence
(2 or 3 quotes) from TKAM to
support claims about the character
Analysis not very focused include one
quote or no direct
evidence from TKAM to support claims
about the character
Writer clearly demonstrates an
understanding of the
Character with accurate details and
descriptions
Writer demonstrates
an understanding of
the character
Writer does not
appear to have a
clear understanding of character.
Writer makes virtually no errors in
grammar, spelling, or punctuation
that distract the reader from the
content.
Writer makes few errors in grammar,
spelling, or punctuation that distract
the reader from the content.
Writer makes excessive errors in
grammar, spelling, or punctuation that
distract the reader from the content
Support & Evidence
from the Text
Understanding
Grammar & Usage
Character Analysis: Miss Alexandra’s Tea Party DUE THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2015 Your Character Analysis should be ​
TYPED​
(Double-spaced, 12 pt font) and be written as a NARRATIVE (first person or third person​
- your choice). Be sure to include specific ​
textual evidence (4+ direct quotes)​
to support your analysis. Use the the rubric above to help clarify how this assignment will be evaluated. Please see your teacher with any specific questions. I. Character’s Name: Character Traits Textual Evidence Inferences based on textual Evidence 2. Age 3. Place of Birth 4. Occupation 5. Family Details -- Any information about family life and or situation 6. What are you known for? -- Accomplishments or Achievements 7. Interests -- What do you like to do? 8. Your attitude/feelings toward: a. The Finches b. The Trial c. Tom Robinson (You might have to wait until after Chapter 24 to respond to this question) 9. A basic visual description 10. Your status at the end of the novel. What are you up to? 11. Find a telling passage about your character from the text -- Type or Copy and Paste the Passage below. Be sure to annotate the text and show your understanding of the reading. 12. Summarize your close reading passage and make assertions about your character based on your close reading.