STEAL Chart Characterization

The man across the restaurant appeared angry, with a deep frown on his face, arms crossed in front of him, and an aggressive posture

• speech

• thoughts

• looks

• effect on others

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

Mrs Kirkland kicked a tiny helpless cat

• actions

• thoughts or beliefs

• looks

• speech

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

As the teacher walked into the room, the students rushed to greet her, smiling and telling her how happy they were she was back from vacation.

• speech

• looks

• effect on others

• actions

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

"This man saved my life at great risk to himself," the speaker told the audience. "Without his bravery I wouldn't be here. He's a hero."

• actions

• looks

• thoughts

• speech

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

As soon as she hung up the phone, Alice slammed her fists on the table and knocked all the papers to the floor

• effect on others

• actions

• speech

• thoughts

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

The tall man with flowing silver hair, huge biceps, giant calves and 6 pack abs sat on the edge of the cliff.

• looks

• speech

• actions

• thoughts

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

"I'll get my revenge," the boy thought to himself on the bus ride home. "I know they'll be sorry once I make them pay for humiliating me."

• actions

• effect on others

• speech

• thoughts

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

When the kids came into the house from school, the family dog ran to the basement and hid under a bed, cowering and shaking

• thoughts

• actions

• effect on others

• speech

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

"I don't care how long it takes him to get home," declared the woman. "I took vows and I will never even look at another man as long as there is a chance my husband could return."

• actions

• effect on others

• thoughts

• speech

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

Mrs Kirkland must work out because she looks like she goes to the gym.

• looks

• speech

• effect on others

• actions

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3