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Character Wheel Assignment
In a large circle in the center of a piece of large newsprint paper, make a portrait of a main character that remains true to the description in the text. Include the characters name within the portrait circle. Divide the space outside the wheel into 6 sections. Label each section as such: Background, Physical Appearance, Relationship to Other Characters, Dreams, Quotes, and Conflicts. In each section, describe the character in terms of his/her relation to each heading. Each section must include three descriptions, with the exception of Quotes and Conflicts. Quotes should contain 2 quotes from the book that the character used which provide insight into the persons character. Conflicts should contain two conflicts the character is involved in (person vs. self, person vs. person, person vs. nature, person vs. society) and a sentence explaining the heart of each of the conflicts.
This assignment is worth 30 points. You will be graded on the following: The portrait is true to the description in the text. (3 points) 0 1 2 3 Each of the following sections contains three descriptions: Background, Physical Appearance, Relationship to Other Characters, Dreams. (one point per) 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Quotes section contains two quotes. (two points per) 0 2 4 Conflicts section contains two conflicts and sentences describing them. (one point per conflict, two points per sentence) 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 Overall neatness and care was taken to complete the assignment. 0 1 2 3 The names of all group members are written on the back of poster and this sheet. 0 1 2