In a Character Sketch, an author uses all of the tools at his or her disposal to create for the reader a vivid portrait of a character. As a sketch, it does not have to use all of the elements of a story. Rather, it uses the various methods of characterization to create a strong sense of what the character is like as a person.
Assignment Requirements:
300 word minimum. (That's about a single page, typed, 12 point font, double spaced (in MS Word, use Format Paragraph to change line spacing).
Creative Title, centered at top of sketch.
Work with a character you know well, even if you don't actually know the person.
Describe the person in a scene that captures something essential about him/her.
Must include correct use of the 6 characterization strategies – written in margins in your draft.
Work to establish a single overall trait in the character.
Use vivid details to make the character come to life.
Use sharp imagery to make the reader feel as if he/she is there.
Avoid derogatory or hurtful information or examples.
Work with paragraph and sentence structure in mind, and proofread your work for grammatical errors.