Quickwrite: Characterization MY BROTHER SAM IS DEAD Characterization is the process by which the writer reveals the personality of a character. It can be revealed through direct and indirect means. Direct (explicit): “Derek is cunning and greedy.” o Character’s thoughts, words, or what the author discloses directly to the reader Indirect (implied): "On the crowded subway, Derek slipped his hand into the man's coat pocket and withdrew the wallet, undetected." o Character’s actions or appearance (ragged clothing, behavior, interests, way of speaking, and other mannerisms, etc.) Prompt for Paragraph 1 (Character _____________): Think of how the characters in the novel My Brother Sam is Dead were characterized by the authors. Tim, his mother Susannah, and Betsy in particular change their attitude toward the war throughout the story. Choose one of the three characters and respond with one paragraph that has eight sentences (2 chunks) illustrating how the authors characterize them at the beginning of the novel in contrast to how they are characterized toward the end of the novel. [50 points] Format for both prompts: TS: Hook the reader, make me want to read your paragraph. CD: Fact /quote from the book that illustrates characterization. CM: Personal interpretation / analysis. CM: Personal interpretation / analysis. CD: Fact /quote from the book that illustrates characterization. CM: Personal interpretation / analysis. CM: Personal interpretation / analysis. CS: Wrap up, make a point and make it obvious that you are done. Prompt for Paragraph 2 (Character _____________): Same as above, but choose a different character Think of how the characters in the novel My Brother Sam is Dead were characterized by the authors. Tim, his mother Susannah, and Betsy in particular change their attitude toward the war throughout the story. Choose a different character of the three and respond with one paragraph that has eight sentences (2 chunks) illustrating how the authors characterize them at the beginning of the novel in contrast to how they are characterized toward the end of the novel. [50 points] Extra Credit [worth up to 16 points] Using the prompt and format above as a model, write about how any character from any book, film, television or online show is characterized, both directly and indirectly, and how the characterization changes over time. Quickwrite: Characterization MY BROTHER SAM IS DEAD Rubric Poss. 5 5 5 5 5 5 4 3 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 50 Requirement 5 4 3 2 Complete sentences All -1 -2 -3 -4 or more No spelling or capitalization errors No awkward / grammatically incorrect sentences 0 2 3 4 5 or more 0 1 2 3 8 sentences 8 7 6 5 1 1 4 0 5 or more 4 or less Name yes no Written in ink yes no 2 Commentary Sentences No punctuation errors 2 1 3 0 2 1 0 Topic Sentence yes no Concrete Detail yes no Concluding Sentence yes no Follows correct format yes no Indented correctly yes no Student number yes no Title yes no Date yes no Total Score
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