Mr. Toms/Mrs. Haynes
ELA 7
Unit: The Outsiders
Characterization Poster
Name: ____________________________________
Character Poster
Your Task:
You will create an eye-catching, creative, characterization poster
depicting one main character from The Outsiders.
Your poster must include the following:
1. A significant image representing your main character.
2. A brief (5-10 sentence) description of your character including, but not
limited to the character’s physical appearance, personality traits, quirks,
flaws, thoughts, actions etc. Make sure that this description is neat, legible,
and accurate.
3. One direct quote spoken by your character with proper citation (Hinton
25). This quote should reflect your character’s essence or personality
and/or how your character feels about himself/herself.
4. One direct quote spoken by another character with proper citation
(Hinton 25). This quote should reflect how others view your character.
5. Five key adjectives to describe your character.
You may choose the arrangement and design of your poster, so long as it fulfills
the requirements of the assignment. Experiment with font and color, but please
make sure that your poster is neat and organized. We will be displaying the
posters in the classroom.
If you rush through the poster and do not follow directions, your grade will reflect
this.
Mr. Toms/Mrs. Haynes
ELA 7
Unit: The Outsiders
Characterization Poster
Name: ____________________________________
Poster Rubric
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Poster contains thorough, developed analysis of character
All information is clear and accurate to novel and character
Key words and phrases develop and/or describe character
Quotations build, connect to, and support characterization
Creativity:
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Poster includes the title of the novel, centered
Poster includes an accurate description (picture) of the character
Poster includes five descriptive adjectives about the character
Poster includes a direct quotation from character (with citation)
Poster includes a direct quotation about character (with citation)
Content:
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Poster is colorful and original
Poster is neat and legible
Text is large and readable at a distance
Effort is evident
Conventions:
1. Accurate spelling/grammar/mechanics
2. Accurate word usage
3. Proper in-text documentation for quotations
Total: _____/20