Character T-Shirt Time! Ms Manning’s English 12 Class

Objectives Create a T-Shirt to:  Learn elements of character analysis  Show deep understanding of at least one of the characters listed below:  Winston  Julia  Mr. Charrington  O’Brien  Big Brother  Syme  Emmanuel Goldstein  Identify characteristics  Create a visual interpretation  Wear the shirt the day it is due to advertise the book. Bring a shirt to change into at the end of the day so that I keep the shirt

Literary Terms Create and print a Word document chart defining and providing and example from the novel (where applicable) for the all the words listed below:  Character  Analysis  Characterization  Direct characterization  Indirect characterization  Main character  Minor character  Static character  Dynamic character  Conflict

Things to Consider  Make sure your visual is true to the text.  Iron-on transfer is a good way to make your shirt.  Spelling counts, especially when you’re wearing it!

Acceptable Formats  T-shirt  Start with a plain, clean shirt  Hobby Lobby has cheap single shirts in different colors  Design*  Iron on transfer  Acrylic paint  Puffy paint  Markers  Foam letters *Computer-generated work is highly suggested

Samples Iron-on Paint

Final Checklist 1. Front: Book title underlined; Author; Character’s Name; Image to Represent the Character 2. Right Sleeve: 3+ strengths of character 3. Left Sleeve: 3+ weaknesses of character 4. Back: Type of character (static, dynamic, main, minor) Conflicts character faces 3+ appearance details What others think? (What do other characters think of the one you are analyzing?) 1 quote that indicates direct or indirect characterization (in quotation marks with page number in parentheses) 5. Typed chart of literary terms, definitions, and examples 6. Completed characterization sheet