Nataly Casillas

EDSC 304
A Letter to a Character (20 pts.)
Directions:
Imagine you could write to a person of the past, and you could give them hope for a
different future.
Students will create a letter to a character from the novel and utilize the main
concepts presented throughout the unit to explain to the characters about present
day society and the idea of equality. They will write and explain the terminology
used throughout the unit to the characters. Students will explain the differences and
similarities between the time in which they live in and contemporary time by using
scenes or events from the novel to use as supporting evidence.
Step 1: Choose one of the following characters: Jem, Scout, Calpurnia, Tom
Robinson, Boo Radley or Atticus.
Step 2: Introductory paragraph:
- Date
- A proper greeting to the character and the characters name
- First few sentences of the first paragraph must include greetings to the
character, questions, and an explanation as to why you are writing to them.
o The next couple of sentences should introduce the connection or
disconnection from todays society to the society they lived in.
o Introduce the terminology of the unit and the idea of equality.

Step 3: Body paragraphs

- The next paragraphs should include scenes from the novel or events that the
character has overgone to capture their attention and understanding of what
you are trying to present.
o Include specific scenes, or societal regulations which compare or
contrast to society today.
o Include the terminology we have covered throughout the unit. One of
the main goals for the letter is to let the characters understand what
equality is and how it looks like in contemporary society.
o Emphasize the importance of equality and how it can offer change to
their town or time.
- Same should be done for the second body paragraph.
Step 4: Conclusion
- Your conclusion should cover the main topics you have gone over throughout
your essay while also offering ending sentences to your letter.
o Recap what you have said
o Offer advice to the character as to how they can endure or practice
equality and why it is important.
- End the letter with a signature and your name in both print and your personal
signature.