Character Journal Tic-Tac-Toe

1. Based on what you

know about your
characters personality, if
they won $100,000, what
would they spend it on?

4. Explain how you

connect with your
character.

7. Describe a personality
characteristic that you see
developing in your
character. What
happened that infers this
trait?

2. Think about another

book you read in the past.
How does your main
character
compare/contrast with
that main character (in-
depth, not surface
qualities)?
5. What challenges do
your character face? How
does he/she deal with that
challenge or challenges?

8. Describe one of your

characters actions.
Explain what motivates
them to act in that way.

3. Describe one
personality characteristic
you wish you could
change about your
character and why.

6. Think of one of your

younger characters.
Based on what you know
about their personality
and skills, what job or
occupation would they be
good at when they get
older? Explain.
9. Elaborate on how your
character is changing
throughout the book.

1. Pick three journal entries from above that are in a row, just like you were playing tic-tactoe.
2. Each entry will need to meet the following FCAs:
a. You have at least six complete sentences answering the prompt.
b. Use specific evidence from the book to support your answer.
No-Excuse FCAs--a. You must have complete sentences.
b. You must have ending punctuation.
c. You must have correct spelling to the best of your ability. If in doubt,
check.
d. Write neatly.
Example of set-up and journal:
Book name: Tears of a Tiger
Journal number: 5
Andys main challenge is overcoming the fact that he was driving when the accident occurred
and the guilt that comes with that knowledge. He is constantly struggling with the fact that
Robby was killed and potentially him plus two others could have been killed. He is not coping
well at all. His grades are lowering, he is becoming distant to his friends, and basketball, which
used to be important to him, has lost priority. Even though he has been seeing a counselor and
everyone in his life has been really supportive, he is sinking deeper and deeper in despair. He
is also challenged by the fact that others around him are moving on and are getting frustrated
with him since he cant do that. He then starts to bottle up his feelings, and waits until it is
almost too late to reach out to someone and confess the emotional trouble he is in. Without
giving away the ending, these challenges are difficult for Andy to overcome.