Name: ______________ Romeo & Juliet
ELA 8: Sociogram
Due date: ______________
For this assignment, you will be creating a sociogram poster for Romeo and Juliet. For this
poster, you will need to:
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Include the following characters: Romeo, Friar Lawrence, Benvolio, Mercutio,
Tybalt, the Nurse and Juliet
For each character, explain his/her character traits (minimum 4) and use specific
line references as evidence to explain your answer
Choose a symbol to represent each character, using specific line references as
evidence to explain your answer
How characters connect to one another, using specific symbols to present the
relationships and explaining your choice
The title, Romeo and Juliet as well as the author, William Shakespeare, clearly
printed on your poster
Colored pictures for your symbols that represent your characters
Sociogram
A sociogram is a graphic representation of the social links that characters have in a short
story or novel. Not only does a sociogram provide you with information about the central
characters, through symbols, but they also provide you with information about the main
interactions and relationships between characters. Sociograms use symbols to represent
characters and explain connections between characters.
To create a sociogram, consider the following steps:
1) List the central characters and highlight the main character
2) Brainstorm traits for each character and write the corresponding page numbers
(approximately 4-6)
Examples of questions to consider:
- How does the character act towards others?
- What does the character believe about himself/herself and about
others?
- Are there any quotes that depict or represent the character?
3) What symbol best represents the character’s traits and WHY?
4) How do the characters relate to each other?
Examples of questions to consider:
- Are they friends? enemies?
- Do they go through similar experiences?
5) What symbol best represents their relationship and/or connection to each other?
Sociogram check list
Have you listed all the central characters, especially the protagonist?
Have you listed 4-6 traits about each of the central characters?
Have you chosen a symbol which best represents each character and explained
why you chose the symbol?
Have you considered how all the characters are connected?
Have you chosen a symbol to represent these relationships/connections and
explained briefly why you chose the symbol?
Visual Representing: Sociogram Rubric Criteria Content /8 (_____x2) Forms /4 Techniques /4 Organization Limited Adequate Proficient Excellent (1) (2) (3) (4) Content is sketchy, inappropriate to audience and/or subject, and indicates difficulty focusing on one idea; subject knowledge is not evident. Content is sometimes vague; message is simple and may not be appropriate for subject and audience; some subject knowledge is appropriate. Content is generally clear and appropriate to both audience and subject; knowledge is evident in much of product. Content is effective and clear; message is highly relevant to audience and subject; thorough knowledge of subject matter is evident. Demonstrates little understanding of factors influencing the sociogram. Understands some factors influencing the sociogram. Understands many factors influencing the sociogram. Understands most factors influencing the sociogram. Techniques, if attempted, are frequently ineffective; uses a few design elements (e.g., graphics, text, images) to appeal to audience. Techniques are simple and not always effective; uses some design elements to appeal to audience. Experiments with techniques; frequently uses design elements to appeal to audience; minor mechanical and structural errors. Extensive experimentation with techniques; consistently and effectively uses design elements to appeal to audience. Demonstrates no logical organization of information; presentation lacks obvious structure. Sometimes uses appropriate structure. Demonstrates organization and logical sequencing of ideas; usually uses appropriate structure to complement purpose. Demonstrates organization and logical intuitive sequencing of information; consistently uses appropriate structure to complement purpose. Demonstrates little critical thinking in composition; design lacks originality. Demonstrates some critical thinking in composition; design shows some originality. Demonstrates critical thinking in composition; design shows originality and/or inventiveness. Consistently and effectively demonstrates critical thinking in composition; design effectively shows both originality and inventiveness. /4 Critical Thinking /8 (_____x2) Total: /28 marks Planning
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Romeo
Character traits
Evidence from the play (lines) to support and
explanations
Symbol and explanation
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Friar Lawrence
Character traits
Symbol and explanation
Evidence from the play (lines) to support and
explanations
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Benvolio
Character traits
Evidence from the play (lines) to support and
explanations
Symbol and explanation
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Mercutio
Character traits
Symbol and explanation
Evidence from the play (lines) to support and
explanations
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Tybalt
Character traits
Evidence from the play (lines) to support and
explanations
Symbol and explanation
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the Nurse
Character traits
Symbol and explanation
Evidence from the play (lines) to support and
explanations
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Juliet
Character traits
Symbol and explanation
Evidence from the play (lines) to support and
explanations