Creating character profiles is a fun way for 10th graders to boost their writing skills. These profiles help students get to know their characters better, making their stories more interesting. Here’s a simple guide on how to make these profiles:

1. Start with Basic Information

First, think about some basic details like:

• Name: What’s your character's name? Does it mean something special?
• Age: How does their age change how they view the world?
• Background: Where did they grow up? What events made them who they are today?

2. Explore Their Personality

Next, dive into your character's personality:

• Strengths and Weaknesses: What are they really good at? What challenges do they face?
• Goals and Motivations: What do they really want? What drives them to act?
• Fears: What are they afraid of? How do their fears impact their actions?

3. Create a Unique Voice

Once you have the profile, think about how to make each character sound unique. Here’s how:

• How They Speak: Do they use everyday words, speak formally, or have a funny way of talking?
• Thoughts: What kind of things do they think about? This shows their personal viewpoint.

4. Practice with Writing Prompts

Students can take their character profiles and write short scenes or conversations. For example, if a character is a shy teenager who loves to paint, they could write a scene where this character expresses their feelings through their art. This helps the character's voice shine through.

Using character profiles not only makes stories more exciting, but also helps students understand different personalities. This, in turn, helps them become better writers!