Characters – What are they good for?

!!!!!READ THIS WHOLE PAGE BEFORE YOU BEGIN!!!!!

Gaining a full understanding of the characters in any book is an important task. This assignment will allow you to get deep into the characters, both primary (main, round, dynamic) characters and secondary (minor, flat, static) characters. What is the difference between main and minor characters? Here is how you can find out about the characters in REBEL:

  • On the side of this page you see a list of Pages.
  • Go to the page Novel Discussion Questions – Characterization.
  • On your own paper answer questions A,B,C,D that you find there.
  • Your answers must be written as paragraphs. Some answers will be multiple paragraphs.
    • A paragraph contains: a main idea sentence, and detail sentences. A paragraph could have a table or chart associated with it that holds details for the paragraph. Use complete sentences.

WHEN you’re done with all of the questions, return to this page.

  • Pick ONE of the five questions to post to this discussion.
  • POST the question with your complete properly written answer.
  • Make sure you proofread your work before posting it.

After you’ve posted your chosen answer, you may discuss with others what they have posted.

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Bring all of your answers (A,B,C,D) to class on October 25th, 2006.

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Part I – Paper Answers to A,B,C,D

10 Points – All 4 questions are answered in fully developed well written paragraphs. Details are substantial and appropriate. Answers show insight into the reading process and character developement.

9 Points – All 4 questions are answered in developed paragraphs. Details are ample and appropriate. Answers show some insight into the reading process and character development.

8 Points – All 4 questions are answered in paragraphs. Some answers are not fully developed and are missing details. Answers may show some insight into the reading process and character development.

7 Points – All 4 questions are answered. None of the answers are fully developed. Answers show little insight into the reading process and character development.

6 Points – All 4 questions are answered. Answers are not developed with details. Answers show little or no insight into character development.

5 Points – All questions are answered. Answers are not developed with details. Answers show no insight into character development.

4 Points – 3 of 4 questions are answered. Answers are not developed and show no insight into the reading process or character developement.

3 Points – 2 of 4 questions are answered. Answers are not developed and show no insight into the reading process or character developement.

2 Points – 1 of 4 questions are answered. Answers are not developed and show no insight into the reading process or character developement.

1 Point – 1 question is answered. It illustrates a complete lack of wilingness to complete the assignment.

0 Point – There is nothing to speak of.

Part II – The Blog Discussion Grade

10 Points – One answer has been posted to the BLOG. Response(s) to classmate(s)’ post(s) has/have been posted. Posts have been proofed and are error free.

5 Points – One answer has been posted. Post may not have been proofed and may have errors.

0 Points – No post so there is no need to proof or worry about errors. You can’t make a mistake if you don’t do your HW.

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