Character Poem Template

Directions: Create a character poem for one character from The Outsiders. Follow the template below to create your poem. Words that are in quotation marks should be written within the poem. There is an example of a character poem below.

Line 1:             Write the character’s first name

Line 2:             Write four personality traits that describe the character

Line 3:             Write “Relative (or Friend) of _________________” (fill in the blank)

Line 4:             “Fan of ______________” (fill in the blank: a person, object or ideal)

Line 5:             “Who feels ______________” (list two items)

Line 6:             “Who needs ______________” (list two items)

Line 7:             “Who fears ______________” (list two items)

Line 8:             “Who gives ______________” (list two items)

Line 9:             “Who would like to see ______________” (list two items)

Line 10:           “Resident of ___________” (fill in the blank for where he/she lives)

Line 11:           Write the character’s last name

Example:

 Bob

Aloof, Leader, Unfriendly, Snob

Boyfriend of Cherry

Fan of jumping Greasers

Who feels lost and lonely in a world without boundaries

Who needs discipline and life lessons

Who fears he might lose Cherry and his popularity

Who gives orders for unwanted haircuts and baths

Who would like to see a world without those greasy rats

Resident of Tulsa, Oklahoma

Sheldon