Organization & Structure
Character Traits
Exam Process
Identifying TALES
Random
100
How many paragraphs is a character analysis?
5 paragraphs
100

Sally glared at Anna and Robert as they left school. She couldn't believe he had found another girlfriend so quickly.

jealous, envious

100

What is the first thing you should when the exam starts? 

See who you are writing the analysis on

100
Sam told Jane she was a cruel person.
Speech!
100

Do you HAVE to use a quote from the text in each body paragraph?

YES!

200
What are the parts of an introduction, in order?
Hook, brief summary, TALES, thesis
200

Every day, Bob ran across the track completely. Rain or shine, he ran. He didn't always complete the track in a timely manner, but he always ran in entirely, from beginning to end.

determined

200

After you have read the instructions and you know which character you are writing the analysis on, what should you do?

Read the text first to get an understanding

200
I looked in the mirror and saw how dark the circles under my green eyes had become.
Looks!
200

When is it okay to say "I" in the analysis?

NEVER!

300
What are the parts of a body paragraph, in order?
Topic sentence, summary of evidence, evidence, analysis
300
Ronnie knew exactly what she would do. She would write "snake" in big block letters, across Julien's locker with a black marker. That way, everyone would know how he ratted her out the principal. No one would ever trust him with their secrets again.
vengeful, vindictive
300

After you have read the text once, what should you do?

Go through the text a second time and highlight examples of indirect characterization

300

As Jane walked past the box labeled ‘Free Puppies,’ she furtively glanced around her, then gave the box a swift kick.

Actions

300

What must come directly after your quote from the text?

The page number (p.4)

400
What are the parts of a conclusion, in order?
Restate thesis, summarize main points, final thought
400
Debbie gathered the birthday invitations from her locker. She carefully looked around, to make sure all the girls were there. She also made sure that Ronnie was there. She didn't have an invitation for her, but she wanted to make sure she saw them being handed out.
cruel, malicious
400

After the TALES chart, what should you do?

Choose 3 traits that best describe the character

400

Carla worried all night about her math exam. Knowing the results on the exam would decide whether she would be able to go to Italy for the summer weighed heavy on her heart. 

Thoughts! She is worried, she is thinking about it.

400

Which 3 commonly confused "character traits" that you should never use in a character analysis?

sad, angry, scared, happy (They are NOT traits!)

500
Which part of a body paragraph is most important?
Analysis
500
Paula had worked at the grocery story for 10 years. When the new manager took over, he was very relaxed. He didn't care about how the employees worked, whether they completed all their tasks or even if they showed up at all. He would still pay them! But yet, every day, Paula came in on time, stayed the entire day and did her best work. She stuck around for years, even the place started to fall apart.
loyal, devoted, dedicated
500

Which paragraph of the analysis SHOULD you start with?

The 2nd

500

Every time Jane opened her mouth, David scowled.

Effects on others

500

Which paragraph of the analysis SHOULD you do last?

The introduction, because it's easier to introduce your analysis once it has already been written

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