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//To Kill a Mockingbird// Character Analysis Essay Assignment
Assignment Overview **:** Throughout the reading of //To Kill A Mockingbird//, readers are exposed to the events of the early 1930’s Maycomb Cty, Alabama through the eyes of one person, young Jean Louise “Scout” Finch. Although Scout is the reader’s eyes to the story, she is not its only character. Through her dynamic eye for detail and vibrant dialogue, Harper Lee uses numerous characters in the novel to expressly present one of the numerous themes that not only were relevant to life in the 1930’s, but are still relevant to society today.

 Requirements Your job is to choose one character from the novel and determine how that character exemplifies one of the themes we have explored within the novel. Your paper, set-up in a five paragraph format,    2 ½ pages in length, double spaced, 1” margins, Arial or New Times Roman, 12 pt. font Jem // // Scout // // Dill // // Boo Radley // // Bob Ewell // // Miss Maudie // // Mrs. Dubose // // Aunt Alexandria // // Tom Robinson // // * If you wish to choose another character get it cleared with us first. // || * Individuals have a responsibility to protect the innocent ||  ||   ||
 * **//Characters//** || **//Themes//** ||
 * // Atticus
 * One person's wrongdoing can release evil into an entire community
 * Courage is doing what's right even when the odds of succeeding are poor
 * People often fear what they don't understand
 * Education can take place at the home //and// in the community, not necessarily in the school
 * Insight, maturity, integrity, and understanding have no relation to age, social position, or formal education
 * Appearances do not always reflect reality
 * Prejudice and superstition can lead to injustice

 Rubric, Due Dates and Grading __ **This project is worth 100 writing points** __. Students will earn these points by completing each of the five (5) process steps. To earn the maximum points, all assignments must be handed in on the due date noted in the attached file AND must be completed with the highest caliber of quality.

The final copy will be handed in on October 20th in a packet that will include: The Rubric His/Her Reflection Question Responses The Final Draft The Rough Draft

At any point in the process students may attend tutorial for additional guidance, proof-reading and editing assistance, or teacher feedback.  ·  Give three examples of how the two are connected ||  5 pts  ||  10/6/08  ||  ·  Includes the name of the book and author  ·  A brief synopses of the story (2-3 sentences)  ·  Introduces the thesis  ·  Ends with your thesis statement ||  10 pts  ||  10/10/08  ||  ·  Each paragraph has topic sentence that relates to thesis  ·  2 quotes that offer textual support in each paragraph to support thesis/topic sentence  ·  Conclusion restates thesis and wraps up paper ||  25 pts  ||  10/15/08  || <span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol"> ·  Includes a writer’s reflection response to questions posed on rubric. || 50 pts  ||  10/20/08  ||
 * **// Step //** || **// Details //** || **// Points Awarded //** || **// Due Date //** ||
 * ** Choice of Character & **
 * Theme ** || <span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol"> ·  Choose character and what theme they best represent
 * ** Thesis Statement ** || <span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol"> ·  Create a brief and clear statement that shows the three points that support your choice of character in a clear and logical manner ||  10 pts  ||  10/7/08  ||
 * ** Full Introductory Paragraph ** || <span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol"> ·  Has a strong hook, catching our attention
 * ** Full Rough Draft ** || <span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol"> ·  Rough draft has __five__ paragraphs (intro, 3 body paragraphs, conclusion)
 * ** Full FINAL Draft ** || <span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol"> ·  Shows distinctive improvement from the rough draft
 * ** TOTAL POINTS ** || || 100 pts  ||   ||