1. Character Analysis Assignment

2. Thesis Statement One sentence! Name of character and list 3 traits

3. Introduction Remember ANT! o A – attention – getter o N – necessary information o T – thesis statement 5 sentences

4. Body Paragraphs Goal – PROVE CHARACTER TRAIT! Topic sentence – Which trait will you be discussing in this body paragraph? Explain quotes – Don’t just drop them into your paragraph! End by emphasizing the character trait. 5 – 8 sentences (a good one is longer)

5. Conclusion Reword thesis statement Summarize body paragraphs (1 sentence per paragraph) Clincher!

6. Proofread!! Underline the titles Avoid 1 st and 2 nd person – (I, you, me, we) No contractions (wouldn’t, she’s, can’t) Check spelling and punctuation!!