Characterization Practice

Craig plays football and shows up at practice every day an hour early to begin his training.

What character trait describes Craig?

• tired

• fast

• hard-working

• early bird

What STEAL method helped you determine Craig's character trait?

• S - Speech

• T - Thoughts

• E - Effect on Others

• A - Actions

• L - Looks

You asked him nicely to borrow his pencil, but Pete yelled, "No! If you didn't come prepared, it's not my fault!"

What character trait describes Pete?

• inconsiderate

• upset

• selfish

• mad

What STEAL method helped you determine Pete's character trait?

• S - Speech

• T - Thoughts

• E - Effect on Others

• A - Actions

• L - Looks

As Sam waited in line for his food, he imagined knocking everyone out of his way to get ahead.

What character trait describes Sam?

• hungry

• impatient

• strong

• mean

What STEAL method helped you determine Sam's character trait?

• S - Speech

• T - Thoughts

• E - Effect on Others

• A - Actions

• L - Looks

The woman had tattered clothes and a dirty face. She was asking for money.

What character trait describes the woman?

• dirty

• poor

• homeless

• hungry

What STEAL method helped you determine the woman's character trait?

• S - Speech

• T - Thoughts

• E - Effect on Others

• A - Actions

• L - Looks

Pam sat on the couch and wanted to change the channel, but the remote was across the room.

What character trait describes Pam?

• lazy

• bored

• tired

• liked TV

What STEAL method helped you determine Pam's character trait?

• S - Speech

• T - Thoughts

• E - Effect on Others

• A - Actions

• L - Looks