Systems Thinking Line Graph
Field of Dreams
Ray Kinsella
Learning Goal
 I can measure a behavior of Ray Kinsella from the
film Field of Dreams through my notes on his role,
personality, and development (character analysis) to
plot and track his progress using a Systems Thinking
Line Graph.
This will give you most or all the information you will need
to create your Character Analysis essay.
What is a Systems Thinking Line
Graph?
 Commonly called a “Behavior Over Time Graph”. We are seeing
how the thing you put on the Y axis (e.g. fear, happiness, anger,
etc.) changes over time. A systems thinking graph allows for
someone to track a character’s or person’s changes. Things that can
be tracked:
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Being Moral vs. Unmoral
Having Fear vs. Not Having Fear
Being a Monster vs. Being “Human”
Being Happy vs. Being Miserable
Reaching a Goal vs. Falling Away from a Goal
Etc. (there are many many many possibilities)
Example: Being Excited vs. Not Being Excitement
(Levels of Excitement for a Character in The Widow’s Broom)
What Are You Thinking?
 Based on our Learning Goal, what are you thinking you’ll
measure on your Systems Thinking Line Graph for Ray
Kinsella?
 Write down 3+ behaviors/trends you think you could
measure and track.
 Be prepared to share these with a neighbor/class
Learning Goal: I can measure a behavior of Ray Kinsella from the film Field of Dreams
through my notes on his role, personality, and development (character analysis) to plot
and track his progress using a Systems Thinking Line Graph.
Graph Success Criteria
What you must have to know you were successful at making this graph
You must include the following:
1. A descriptive title that accurately explains your graph
2. Labels for the X and Y axis
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X axis is always time but you have the freedom to pace it
out
3. At least 10 points on your graph
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Each point must be a significant event or quote (must use
at least 4 quotes)
4. Justification/Support for why your line goes up, down,
or stays the same
Due Date
 Your Systems Thinking Line Graph is due next class
Tuesday, March 4th at the beginning of the period.