A Separate Peace
Character
Notebook
*Idea
by Traci Gardner, whose fabulous "Lists of Ten" can be found at:
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Throughout
the reading of A Separate Peace, you will be introduced to numerous
characters. Analyzing the characters and their motives is crucial to your
understanding John Knowles’ novel.
Notebook
Page
Requirements:
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Each character deserves their own page; after all, Knowles
dedicates substantial time to each one and we need to understand everyone at the
school. These characters are
“crazy” or “angry” or “guilty” or “proud” according to some
students at Vestavia Hills High School, and we need to know why.
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Characters of importance: Gene Forrester, Phineas (Finny), Brinker
Hadley, Elwin “Leper” Lepellier, Chet Douglas, Cliff Quackenbush, Mr.
Prud’homme, Dr. Stanpole, Mr. Hadley You may add characters as necessary.
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One page for each character. Each should contain the following
elements. Be creative with how you choose to present each character and make
each page unique!
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Character
Name & Description Age,
job, relationships, facts, etc.
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Symbolism (include a visual associated with the character and explanation of
symbolism
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Analysis
of Character including traits, quotations, vocabulary words (at
least two) – written detailed analysis
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Character-Theme
Tie-In: In three
sentences, explain how the character helps support or illustrate a theme
in the novel
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Use your character notebook to help you prepare for Socratic
Seminars and the end-of-the-unit test.
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Your literature circle group should work together to make a
character notebook for the novel. On
Day 7 of the unit, your lit circle should divide up the characters in the novel
and give each lit circle member 1 or 2 characters to write a page for.
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On the due date (Day 10 of unit), bring in a copy of your
character notebook page(s) for each person in your group.
Character
Notebook Exemplar
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