Download Coraline_character_profile.pdf for Free - Ebookbrowse

8/12/2019 Download Coraline_character_profile.pdf for Free - Ebookbrowse

1/4

CoralineCharacter Profile Project

You have been commissioned to revise the novel, Coraline, by Neil Gaiman.Your editor wants you to add in another character to develop the story

differently. You have four major tasks to undertake in order for you to proveto the editor your character is right for the new revised novel.

Tasks Character Biography Written Excerpt of the Characters Dialogue Model of the Character Character Theme Music

CAll wri

chae,

cis

haracter Biographyters begin their story with pre-writing. They do what is called a

racter analysis, or character biography. It is the key to developing a goodstory. This helps to develop the characters physical description, attituddialogue, and how they function in the story.

You will need to complete the attached Character BiographyWorksheet

Assessed for thoughtful development & unique choices that are logicalfor the story

Written Excerpt of DialogueDialogue is what gives breath and life to a character.It is important that each character in a novel hashis/her own style of language, attitude, and wordchoice.

Choose one chapter in the novel to revise-State the chapter number at thetop of your typed copy

Write your character into the story

Use dialogue which shows their personality and function in the story Typed in 12 pt, TNR font Minimum of 3 pages, double spaced Assessed for word choice, correct commas used in dialogue, plot, and

format development (6+1 Writing Traits Rubric)

Model of the CharacterThe model of a character is what an illustrator might develop, or aommercial artist might develop to be used for merchandise. Your taskto sell all aspects of your characterincluding making a model.

Must be a 3D model or animation generated on the computer


2/4

Model should be 12 inches or larger; or animation showing 1 action Model/animation should reflect the Character Biography Worksheet

Assessed on 3D quality, size, originality, accuracy of the modelbased on the characters written description

Character Theme Music

Just like in the movies or in fine arts productions, music can speak volumesabout a character or plot events to come. To help market yourcharacter, music will be played during your presentation to theeditor. What music best represents your characterspersonality?

Select music that reflects your characters personality Make a copy of the music on a CD or your IPod Yes, you can bring in your IPod on the day we display t

profiles; or you can borrow my CD playerhe

atches You will be assessed on how well your music m

your characters personality (not just because you like it)

Assessment*

Tasks Assessment PointsCharacter BiographyWS

Literature-CharacterAnalysis

25 pts.-HW

Written Dialogue Writing-word choice,ideas, & comma review

50 pts.-WRITING

Model Literature-non printmedia 20 pts.-HW

Music Literature-CharacterAnalysis

5 pts.-HW

100 total points

*Rubrics will be posted on my web page as well as other helpful links


3/4

Character Biography WorksheetCoralineCharacter Analysis

1. Characters name:________________________________________Why did you choose this name? What meaning is behind it?

2. What type of character (major, minor, static, dynamic, antagonist)?____________How did you decide this?

3. What is the main purpose of your character in the plot?

4. How does this character first meet Coraline?

5. Where does your character live? How does that impact the characters actions?

6. Physical Descriptions:a. hair:________________________________________b. eye color:____________________________________c. size/build:____________________________________e. age:_________________________________________d. sound of their voice:____________________________e. other features that make him/her unique:___________________________

7. Emotional Descriptions:a. what does the character want?___________________________________b. what does the character fear?__________________________________c. strengths:___________________________________________________

d. what makes your character happy?_______________________________e. what makes your character frustrated/angry?________________________

Other Descriptions:8. If your character was an animal, what would it be?_________________________

Why?

If your character is an animal already, what type of profession would it have if itwere human? Why?


4/4

9. What type of color would best represent your characters mood? Why?

10. What type of food would best represent your characters personality? Why?

11. What type of music would best represent your characters dialogue? Why?

12. Write 5 adjectives to describe your character over alla.b.c.d.e.

13. Write 5 adjectives OTHER characters would choose about your character (thinkabout how you might see yourself differently than others)

a.b.c.d.e.

14. If the mice were to write a 7-10 line poem about your character, what would theysay? Write the poem below.

Documents

Download Coraline_character_profile.pdf for Free - Ebookbrowse