Name: __________________________________________________ Period: ________ Date:

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Characterization Essay for Life As We Knew It
For this essay, you are going to choose one character from the story and analyze their
traits and/or how theyve changed from throughout the story. You will need to make this
a 5-paragraph essay (introduction, 3 body paragraphs and conclusion).
Step 1: Choose a character from LAWKI: ________________________
Step 2: In the space below, make a list of at least three of your characters traits in
LAWKI.
1. __________________________________________________________________
2. __________________________________________________________________
3. __________________________________________________________________
Step 3: Combine Steps 1 & 2 to create your thesis statement.
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Step 4: Complete all of the information below:
The first character trait I will examine is
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1. Example #1: Copy a sentence or partial sentence from the book that shows this trait
and/or how your character has changed.
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Write down the page number where you found this quote and create your citation:
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In your own words, explain how the passage above shows your selected character trait.
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Write down the page number where you found this quote: ____________
The second character trait I will examine is
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2. Example #2: Copy another sentence or partial sentence from the book that shows
this trait and how your character has changed.
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Write down the page number where you found this quote and create your citation:
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In your own words, explain how the passage above shows your selected character trait.
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The third character trait I will examine is
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3. Example #3: Copy a final sentence or partial sentence from the book that shows this
trait and how your character has changed.
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Write down the page number where you found this quote and create your citation:
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In your own words, explain how the passage above shows your selected character trait.
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Remember:
A good introduction paragraph is AT LEAST 3 sentences.
Your thesis statement is ALWAYS the last sentence of your introduction.
Your 3 body paragraphs should be 5-7 sentences EACH.
Each body paragraph should have at least ONE quote from the novel.
They each should be cited.
Your conclusion should be AT LEAST 3 sentences long. You should be
breaking down your thesis to prove your point one last time.