Personal and Cultural Identity
ASSIGNMENT 6: PROJECT: Character Analysis Essay
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Learning Target (Curricular Competencies):
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By analyzing memorable characters in literature we can learn something about human nature and ourselves. Consider the characters in "Lysandra's Poem," for example, where adolescence repeats itself.
Task: Write a literary analysis essay to examine a character.
1. Read "Lysandra's Poem" by Budge Wilson.
2. Open the assignment 3.6 Character Analysis Essay and follow the instructions carefully to write your essay. You may want to print the story and highlight passages you want to use.
Assessment: Below you will find the exemplary criteria used to assess the assignment.
Learning Target: Exemplary (6/6): Exemplary comprehension of the task and clear accomplishment of the objective. A character trait is clearly identified in a well-written thesis statement and supported with examples and quotes from the story.
Ideas and Content: Exemplary (6/6): Content contributes to the central idea and makes insightful connections following logical organization. Ideas generated are thoughtful and unique. Exemplary development of literary response. Content is clear, concise and true. Accomplishes the purpose with originality, individuality, maturity, and sophistication.
Organization: Exemplary (6/6): The essay is expertly organized in a five paragraph essay, including a well-written introduction, three supporting paragraphs and a strong conclusion.
Written Expression: Exemplary (6/6): Sentence structure and vocabulary are varied, skillfully written, and carefully chosen. Work has been proofread and there are few or no errors in spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and grammar.
Submission
Use the "3.6 PROJECT - Character Analysis Essay" link on the main page of this section of the course to upload your assignment to your teacher for marking.