GRADE 8 THE OUTSIDERS
The Outsiders
S. E. Hinton
CHARACTER ANALSIS: WANTED POSTER
ASSIGNMENT DUE DATE: _________________________
Character Analysis:
An author creates characters that we laugh with, cry over, enjoy or even hate by letting us see or hear
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their physical descriptions or characteristics.
what the character says that makes him / her an individual.
what the character does that makes him / her an individual.
what the character thinks or feels that makes him / her unique.
the characters name and the relationships that are important to him / her.
what other characters say to or about him / her.
how other characters react to him / her.
We get to meet these characters in the pages of a poem, story or novel. A reader’s job is to use these
clues to make the characters “real” as we read.
It is your job to create a wanted poster for a character in the novel. Below you will find the
requirements of your task.
DIRECTIONS:
You will make a “Wanted” poster for a character in The Outsiders for which you have evidence that
he/she has shown acts of heroism, loyalty or rivalry.
LOYALTY: Faithfulness to a person or group; devotion; having a sense of duty to someone.
*Within a “group”
RIVALRY: Competition or action against an opposing group/individual; antagonism; jealousy
*Between two “groups”
There is sometimes a fine distinction between both and how perception plays a role!
WANTED POSTER:
Checklist of Required Elements
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Title
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Character name
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Hand drawn visual of character, detailed and in color
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Accusation: Heroism, loyalty or rivalry in a general statement
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Physical description
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Personality traits
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Specific acts committed (minimum three)
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Short paragraph containing quote(s) from the novel that support the crime/provides evidence
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Known relationships
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Known hangouts and nicknames (if any)
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Reward (optional)
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GRADE 8 THE OUTSIDERS
The Outsiders
By: S. E. Hinton
Wanted Poster: Marking Sheet
Name:___________________
Class:___________________
SUCCESS CRITERIA
Checklist of Required Elements
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Title
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Character name
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Hand drawn visual of character, detailed and in color
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Accusation: Heroism, loyalty or rivalry in a general statement
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Physical description
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Personality traits
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Specific acts committed (minimum three)
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Short paragraph containing quote(s) from the novel that support the crime/provides evidence
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Known relationships
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Known hangouts and nicknames (if any)
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Reward (optional)
CRITERIA
Information
on Character
Capitalization,
Punctuation,
Grammar,
Sentence
Structure
Poster Design
and
Completion
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Level 4
Level 3
Level 2
Level 1
Below Level1
Physical
characteristics,
personality,
paragraph
description and
quotes are
described in
clear detail
with careful
attention to
the author’s
description.
Physical
characteristics,
personality,
paragraph
description and
quotes are
clear. Some
attention to
detail is
evident. Some
attention is
paid to the
author’s
description.
1 or 2 errors in
spelling,
capitalization,
punctuation,
and usage.
Physical
characteristics,
personality,
paragraph
description and
quotes are
general and
very little
attention is
paid to the
author’s
description of
character.
Physical
characteristics,
personality,
paragraph
description and
quotes are
vague or
confusing.
Physical
characteristics,
personality,
paragraph
description and
quotes are
unclear or not
present.
3 or 4 errors in
spelling,
capitalization,
punctuation,
and usage.
5 or 6 errors in
spelling,
capitalization,
punctuation,
and usage
Many errors
(7+) in
spelling,
capitalization,
punctuation,
and usage
The poster is
exceptionally
attractive in
terms of
design, layout,
and neatness.
The poster is
attractive in
terms of
design, layout
and neatness.
The poster is
complete
though it may
be a bit messy.
The poster is
distractingly
messy or very
poorly
designed. It is
not attractive.
No errors are
present in the
paper;
accurate
spelling,
capitalization,
punctuation,
and usage.
The poster is
extremely
attractive in
terms of
design, layout,
and neatness.
Its creator
went beyond
teacher
expectations.
Teacher
Mark
/10
/4
/10
Assignment : Total ( 24 possible)
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GRADE 8 THE OUTSIDERS
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GRADE 8 THE OUTSIDERS
WANTED:
PHYSICAL
DESCRIPTION:
Personality Traits:
• Independent
• 16 years old
• Stubborn
• Long black hair, braided
• Grey eyes
• Does not trust easily
• Olive complexion
• Smart
• Thin, but strong
• Compassionate
• Wears a mocking jay
pin
ACT OF LOYALTY
EVIDENCE
Katniss grabs the red
poisonous berries that killed
old Foxface. Peeta gets her
idea, and they both take
some in their hand.
It's tragic lover suicide time!
Peeta kisses her and then
they start to pop them in
their mouth. Then suddenly,
the voice of the
announcer:
"Stop! Stop! Ladies and
gentlemen, I am pleased
to present the victors of
the Seventy-fourth Hunger
Games, Katniss Everdeen and
Peeta Mellark!"
ACTS OF LOYALTY:
• Working/scheming
with Peeta.
• Saving Peeta’s life
• Faking an attempted
suicide with berries to
ensure a two-tribute
victor
KATNISS EVERDEEN
For
acts of loyalty
to a fellow tribute
NICKNAMES:
• Catnip
HANGOUTS:
• The Seam
• The woods
REWARD
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GRADE 8 THE OUTSIDERS
IMMUNITY FROM NEXT
YEARS GAMES
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