Crafting a Character Analysis Paragraph with MELELEC

What does the 'M' in MELIC stand for?

• Main Theme

• Main Idea

• Main Character

• Main Event

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which component of MELIC allows you to elaborate on the main idea?

• M

• E

• L

• C

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What are the two traits of Mr. White mentioned in the Main Idea?

• Cautious and Thoughtful

• Wise and Kind

• Reckless and Dismissive

• Brave and Honest

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What activity does Mr. White engage in that shows his recklessness?

• Playing chess

• Climbing a mountain

• Driving a car

• Swimming in a river

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does the first 'L' in MELIC represent?

• Link to a source

• Link to a character

• Link to a theme

• Link to a setting

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What advice does Sergeant Major Morris give to Mr. White?

• To sell the monkey paw

• To give the monkey paw to someone else

• To throw away the monkey paw

• To keep the monkey paw

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the consequence of Mr. White ignoring the advice?

• The death of his only son

• He becomes rich

• He loses his house

• He loses his job

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does the 'C' in MELIC stand for?

• Context

• Closing Thought

• Conclusion

• Character

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is emphasized as important for writing a character analysis paragraph?

• Writing quickly

• Copying examples

• Putting effort into reading and drafting

• Using a template

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What should you look for in literature to use in your own analysis?

• Themes

• Settings

• Plot twists

• Character traits

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2