UNIT THREE ASSIGNMENTS 3.2 Constructed Response

Constructed Response Assignment Write a constructed response essay about a character in the short story Frankenstein by Mary Shelley. See rubric for details about grading.

Name_____________ Period #____ 3.2 Constructed Response Rubric 1 point each : – Organization Introductory sentence and conclusion sentence. All sentences on topic. MLA heading, Times New Roman, Size 12, Double Spaced. – Active Voice / appropriate diction/ sentence variety – Evidence Cited from the source. Writing based on textual evidence. – Grammar and spelling. Writing Process must be shown to be graded.

4. Describe the people who surround this character – the family – the friends – the enemies. 5. State the conflict which the character faces. 8. Truism 7. Describe the ending of the story and the role this character plays in how this story ends. 6. Give your personal opinion about this character. 2. Give three facts about how the character looks. 3.Give 1 detail about how the character acts. Include a quote as evidence. 1. Introduction Sentence In Frankenstein by Mary Shelley, ____ is a ______ character.

Your Constructed Response 1.Intro sentence (In your first sentence, name the play, the author, and the topic of your paragraph) 2.Write a sentence to describe what the character looks like. 3.Write a sentence to describe what the character does. And give a quote as evidence. 4.Write a sentence to tell about the people in the life of the character. 5.Write a sentence to tell about a conflict the character faces. 6.Write a sentence to tell your opinion of the character. 7.Write a sentence to talk about the end of the story and the outcome of the character or the part that player had in the outcome of the story. 8.Truism In Frankenstein by Mary Shelley, ____ is a ______ character.

Use your planning page to write a rough draft. Turn every “pie slice” into at least one sentence about the character you have chosen to write about. Begin with the introduction sentence and end with a truism that pertains to your essay. See guidelines for additional direction.

Your Name Mrs. Beasley English II 6 November 2013 In Frankenstein by Mary Shelley, ____ is a ______ character. 3.2 Constructed Response: A Character Sketch

TYPE and TURN IN After you write your rough draft. Type it in MLA format. (Times New Roman, size 12, double spaced. Your final copy should have a MLA heading and a title.) Turn in in this order: – Rubric (on top) – Planning Page – Rough Draft – Typed and Edited copy.(on bottom) – Note: Please save work online in your Unit 3Portfolio. This is our third writing assignment in this unit; so, save as “ 3.2 Constructed Response.” Thanks.