Character+Journal

Name ____________________ Character Journal You will write a Character Journal from the perspective of one of the characters in the book three times during the course of your reading. Your journal should contain events that happen in the book, but may contain events that do not happen (yet are implied). You must integrate **three quotations** from the book for each journal entry. (Page numbers need to be included.) This assignment will count as a 100-point test grade. Each journal must be at least one full page (typed, 12-point font, double spaced). Consider the following questions as you think about what you will write:
 * Directions **
 * What main events happened during this section?
 * How would your chosen character see those events? How would his/her perspective be different from other characters’ perspectives?
 * Why would your character feel the way that he/she feels?
 * How does your character treat other characters? How does he/she feel about other characters?

The journals show that the writer understood all of the events in the book. Significant events have been mentioned in the journals. Content is accurate. ||  ||   ||   ||   || The journals show that the writer knows how his/her character would perceive events in the book, based upon the way the character was presented by the author. ||  ||   ||   ||   || At least THREE direct quotations have been incorporated into each journal. PAGE numbers are cited. ||  ||   ||   ||   || Writing demonstrates accurate use of grammar and punctuation. ||  ||   ||   ||   || Project reflects creativity. ||  ||   ||   ||   ||
 * ** Criteria ** || ** Excellent ** || ** Good ** || ** Fair ** || ** Needs Improvement ** ||
 * ** Comprehension **
 * **// Characterization //**
 * // The journal gives a strong sense of the characters thoughts, feelings, and actions. //**
 * ** Text References **
 * ** Mechanics **
 * ** Creativity **