ELA2104-ABED: 6.2.3 Character Profile

Assignment Instructions

Read through the tabs below, starting at "Instructions" to get a complete idea of how to begin the assignment.

1. Consider the following essential question when you begin this assignment:

How can I demonstrate my understanding of the meaning in texts I read or view?

Interpreting texts means understanding the many traits of characters involved. The author's message is communicated through character action and reaction to conflict, just as your personality is the result of your reaction to conflict in your life.

2. Construct a detailed "profile" of the main protagonist in the novel.

Make a detailed list of the protagonist's traits to this point in the novel.
Complete a social networking profile for your chosen character with information from your list.

3. Download the worksheet from the 'worksheet' tab to complete this assignment.

4. Submit your polished work in the 6.2 Character Profile for assessment.

To complete the 6.2.3 Character Profile assignment, download one of the worksheets below.

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Click the 6.2 Character Profile Assessment to see how your work will be assessed.

View an example of how this assignment has been done by selecting Hailey's 6.2 Character Profile Assignment and Assessment

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In addition to completing the profile, provide a missing component of the Facebook page, such as a photo album, personal messages or chat conversation with another character in the novel, timeline, or a complete wall of comment or social interactions for your chosen character. Label your additions to the assignment "Extra Challenge".
Construct a new fake "profile" for the chosen character in a different format of social media. How would it look? What information would be reflected there? What kinds of connections would the character have that would be different from what you know of his or her character traits and interactions in the novel? Other examples of social media are LinkedIn , MySpace , Bebo , Blogster , FourSquare , Twitter , or Google+ .