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=Character Trading Card Interactive Instructions=

Welcome! If this is your first time using this educational interactive, you can use this page to help get you started. First you will need to click here to open the Character Ttrading Cards software student interactive. Once you are there you will use your completed character planning sheet to fill in your character's profile.

The first section of the Character Trading Card interactive asks you to fill in your name, your character's name, and the story title (name of book you read). Please use your first and last name as well as the first and last name of your character. The story title is simply the title of your book. Once you are done, click "OK".



Description
This is where you will be describing the setting and some physical attributes of your character. Once you fill in each blank, make sure to click on "Next Question" to go to the next part of your trading card. You can always go back and edit by clicking on either the numbers on the "Selection" area shown above the questions, or by clicking on "Last Question".



Insights
This section will allow you to tell us a little bit about the innermost thoughts and feelings of your character. Make sure to check your spelling! You will notice that there is not a lot of room on your trading cards so you will need to practice good editing skills.



Development
This section is where you will be discussing the story. What is the main problem, how does your character resolve the issue, and what is the outcome?



Statements and Actions
For this section, you will get a chance to point out your character's most important quotes. What does your character say that you feel is very important? What is the most important thing your character does? How well does your character get along with others in the story?



Impressions
How do you feel about this character? This section will allow you to express your opnion about your character. Once you are finished, go back to make sure you like what you see.



Once you have proof-read your trading card, click the "print" button. You will want to save your trading card as a PDF file. Depending on which type of computer you are using, you may need help from your teacher to complete this last step. For a Mac, simply click on the "print" button. Once the print management window opens, choose the "PDF" option and save your trading card to the desktop.

Once you have your file saved, await further instructions from your teacher. Good luck!

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