Somebody Wanted But So

Guide

Somebody Wanted But So is a model of analyzing stories and plots by breaking down the characters, motives, conflicts, and resolutions.

Rationale: By providing a model, Somebody Wanted But So requires that students make inferences concerning the prominent characters, motives, conflicts and resolutions. The character based analysis creates meaning. Analyzing information is a necessary thought process to long-term retention.

Instructions: Identify the major characters, their motives, their obstacles, and the ultimate resolution. Fill out the table according to the model.

General Guidelines

· Follow the model clearly.

· Separate characters into topics, usually by chapter.

· Command terms

· Make logical inferences about motive.

Somebody Wanted But So Rubric

possible points	expectations	specifics	Op1	Op2	Op3	Avg.
.4	Clarity	Uses model correctly
.4	Insight	Identifies major characters
		Correctly paraphrases conflict
		Makes personal insights
.2	Logic	Makes logical and correct assumptions
N/A	Comprehensiveness	Includes major information
		Uses vocabulary
1 per Entry, up to 10

Somebody Wanted But So Model

Topic Name
Somebody	Wanted	But	So
Identify major characters	Infer and state motives	Identify obstacles and challenges	Identify resolution

Somebody Wanted But So Example

World War II
Somebody	Wanted	But	So
FDR	To support our Allies (Britain and France), make the world safe for democracy, safely supply the allies with American equipment. France had surrendered and Britain was under extreme attack from the air.	The experience of WWI made America isolationist and there was no public support for the war. There was also no direct threat to the United States.	Many people believe that Pearl Harbor was forewarned but a decision was made to let the Japanese attack. Pearl Harbor was used as a justification for entry into the Pacific war, but since the Japanese were allied with the Germans we also went to war with Germany.

Sources

Beers, K. 2003.