Create a Character Diary. Step into the mind of one of the main characters in your novel. Put yourself "in their shoes" and imagine what they think and how they feel.

Include the following details in your character's diary:

• Responses to at least 8 major events in the novel
  • How were you involved in the event?
  • Did you want to be involved?
  • Were you a major part of the event or a bystander?
  • How did you feel about the events?
  • What emotions were you experiencing?
  • What are your thoughts on the other characters?
  • How does the setting impact you?
  • What are your hopes/dreams/secrets?
• Design a cover for your Character Diary and attach your entries behind it.
  • Does your cover reflect your character?
  • Are you a boy or a girl?
  • Would your diary be hand-written or typed?
  • Would you have a fancy diary or a plain one?
  • Relate your diary's cover as much as possible to the personality and dominant character traits of the character.

Don't forget to write in 1st Person. The diary is from your character's perspective.

Content: Thoughtful, mature, specific and effective details. Shows deep understanding of character and character's personality. Relates character's thoughts and feelings to major events in the novel. 8 thorough and complete diary entries. Dairy cover reflects themes of the novel and accurately depicts the character's personality.

Organization: Well written and well edited. Typical diary details are included eg. salutation,date

Conventions: Proper punctuation and sentences.