Characterization

What are the two ways an author can describe a character?

• By the way the character looks and by what they say
• Send a message to the reader in secret code and by creating a character Facebook page
• Direct and Indirectly tell the reader 

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CCSS.W.6.3B

What acronym did we learn to remember the indirect ways an author can tell us about a character?

• STEAL
• FACE
• LONG
• READ

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does the "S" in STEAL stand for? 

• Subtly 
• Say or Speak 
• Simple

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

What does the "T" in STEAL stand for? 

• Talk
• Timing
• Thoughts

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

What does the "E" in STEAL stand for? 

• Everything
• Explain in detail
• Effect on others

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

What does the "A" in STEAL stand for? 

• All about them
• Actions
• Animals they own

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

What does the "L" in STEAL stand for? 

• Love interest
• Likes
• Looks

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

Which STEAL am I using to describe a character as smart
Jane liked to sit in front of the class. She came with all her materials and she always had her homework done. When ever the teacher asked a question, Jane was the first with her hand raised and ready to answer. 

• Speech
• Thoughts
• Effect On Others
• Actions

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CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.W.6.9A

Which STEAL am I using to describe a character as a bully
Every time Jimmy walked down the hallway the other kids were sure to move aside and hold their books a little tighter for fear that Jimmy would knock them out of their hands. No one ever dared look Jimmy in the eye as he came their way. 

• Speech
• Thoughts
• Effect On Others
• Actions

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CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.W.6.9A

Which STEAL am I using to describe a character as an athletic
When Lucy changed into her gym clothes she always had the latest gear. He shoes, although just bought new last month, were worn in to the perfect fit. Before she ran she made sure to tie back her hair, set her fitbit to track her running and was on the starting mark in perfect form before any other runner. 

• Speech
• Looks
• Effect On Others
• Actions

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CCSS.RL.6.1