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Life-Size Character Crucible

Name: _______________________________ Due Date: __________________________

You will create a life-size representation of your character. You may choose:
Abigail
Rev. Parris
John Proctor
Elizabeth Proctor
Goody Putnam
Tituba

This project is all about how the author developed your main character. You will be focusing on the
physical attributes of your main character, as well as on his or her personality traits. Often, these
traits are inferred by the author through the telling of the story.

While reading your chosen novel, you will need to fill out the graphic organizer on the following page.
You will be looking for ways in which the author develops the character: through his or her thoughts,
actions, conversations, and the thoughts of the other characters in the book.

When your project is complete, it should reflect your creativity and a thorough understanding
of your character.

From Woods Runner by Gary Paulsen:

EX: Overwhelmed
He stood, his breathing ragged, sobbing softly. Twice he had thrown up (pg. 29)
Samuel felt overwhelmed by the prospect of his parents being kidnapped by the savages who
had overtaken their farm and killed so many innocent people. He HAD to find them.

NOT: Overwhelmed
Samuel was excited, frightened and overwhelmed all at the same time. (pg. 15)
Samuel was overwhelmed by the news being spread about the fighting in Lexington and
Concord.

Steps:
1. While reading your book, notice the physical and personality traits of your main character.
Take notes while youre reading on the graphic organizer I provided so that you can easily
transfer the information onto your final character model.
2. You will need to list at least 10 character traits that describe your main character. For each
character trait, you must find a quote in the book that proves your character has that particular
trait. Beneath each quote, write what you think the quote reveals about your character.
a. At least one trait must be connected to your characters heart: What is his or her main
goal in life? Write this next to his or her heart.
b. At least one trait must be connected to your characters eyes: How does your character
see the world? Write this outside the head near the eyes.
c. At least two traits must be connected to your characters hands: What does your
character do and how do they relate to others? Write these on your characters arms
and hands.
d. At least two traits must be connected to your characters head: What is inside your
characters mind? His or her innermost thoughts and feelings? Write these outside the
brain.
e. At least two traits must be connected to your characters feet: What lies ahead for your
character? What is his or her destiny? Write these on your characters legs and feet.
f. You must also include somewhere on the body at least one character trait and quote
showing how your character has changed from the beginning to the end of the novel.
g. At least one quote from another character that shows how others perceive your
character: Write this on the body where you think it fits.
3. Take the large piece of bulletin board paper and have a classmate trace your body onto the
paper. Be sure to position your body in a way that expresses their personality. *OR you may
choose to create a 3D version of your character.
4. Outline the body shape with black marker.
5. Clothe your character in a way that represents his or her personality or role in the story. Pay
attention to the time period in which the book is set: this will affect the way your character
dresses.
6. Add facial features, hair, jewelry, etc. Be creative and detailed. You may draw these features
or use other materials to make the details stand out.
7. Once your project is clothed, use a fine-tipped marker to neatly transfer the information from
your graphic organizer onto your finished character. This is a finished project for a major
grade, so there should be no scratch-outs or misspelled words.
8. You must put the characters name, the title of the book, the author and your name somewhere
on the front of the finished product.
Life-Size Character Model Planning Sheet
Directions: Think of 10 strong adjectives (character traits) that describe your character and write them in the boxes.
Underneath each adjective, find a quote from your book (textual evidence) that shows proof that your character has that
particular character trait. The quote will not use that exact word, but it will prove why you say your character has that trait.
Be sure to put the page number of the book on which you found that quote.

1. (Trait connected to heart) 6. (trait connected to feet)

(Quote) pg.___ (Quote) pg.___

My Analysis: My Analysis:

2. (trait connected to eyes) 7. (trait connected to head)


(Quote) pg.___ (Quote) pg.___

My Analysis: My Analysis:

3. (trait connected to hands) 8. (trait connected to head)

(Quote) pg.___ (Quote) pg.___

My Analysis: My Analysis:

4. (trait connected to hands) 9. (trait showing change)

(Quote) pg.___ (Quote) pg.___

My Analysis: My Analysis:

5. (trait connected to feet) 10. (trait based on other character)

(Quote) pg.___ (Quote) pg.___

My Analysis: My Analysis:
Life-Size Character Model Rubric
Name: ___________________________________________________ Date: ___________________________________

Excellent Very Good Good Needs


Work
Character I used at least 10 strong adjectives
to describe my character. 4 3 2 1
Traits
Quotes I found quotes from the book to
support the 10 character traits I 4 3 2 1
used. I surrounded the quotes with
quotation marks and put an
accurate page number after each
one.
Analysis Beneath each quote, I analyzed
what this revealed about my 4 3 2 1
character.
Appearance I have clothed my character in a way
that fits the description given by the 4 3 2 1
author and the other characters.
My character is uniquely dressed
and fits the time period of the book.
Proofreading My final draft is free from grammar,
spelling, capitalization and 4 3 2 1
and Editing punctuation errors.
Final I used eye contact, a clear, loud
voice, and took my presentation 4 3 2 1
Presentation seriously. I added more information
during my presentation than simply
reading what I had written.
Effort and I have followed the directions and
used my best effort to complete this 4 3 2 1
Neatness project. There are no scratch-outs
or scribbles on my paper. Writing is
neat and legible.
Comments: Total Points:

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