WorksheetsSTEAL
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 27mins
What does the "S" in STEAL stand for?
sight
sound
speech
search
What does the "T" in STEAL stand for?
thoughts
touch
tone
time
What does the "E" in STEAL stand for?
emotions of others
effect on others
emotions of character
energy of others
What does the "A" in STEAL stand for?
attitude
area
answers
actions
What does the "L" in STEAL stand for?
likes
looks
learns
listens
Indirect characterization is...
the author telling you a character's traits
the author showing you a character's traits
How does analyzing character traits help you become a better reader?
When you are able to identify a character’s traits, you are able to understand their actions and motives better.
Understanding the character gives you an understanding of the story.
You can make predictions about how a character will react to different situations.
All of the above.
Direct characterization is...
the author telling you a character's traits
the author showing you a character's traits
How can you analyze Indirect Characterization?
Appearance
Direct description of personality
Actions & How other characters in the story react to the character
Statements
Thoughts & Feelings
Indirect Characterization __________ the reader details about a character.
"shows"
"tells"
Direct Characterization __________ the reader details about a character.
"shows"
"tells"
"When is this class going to be over?" yawned Kyle.
Speech
Thoughts
Effects
Actions
Looks
Every day I pick up, dust, and vacuum my room.
Speech
Thoughts
Effects
Actions
Looks
As she grudgingly did her chores, Jaclyn wondered if her mother had ever even been a teenager!
Speech
Thoughts
Effects
Actions
Looks
Tommy was the first one to raise his hand with the answer every time.
Speech
Thoughts
Effects
Actions
Looks
She had sort of oaky hair that the sun and salt had bleached, done up in a bun that was unraveling, and a kind of prim face.
Speech
Thoughts
Effects
Actions
Looks
Give an example direct characterization.
Give an example of indirect characterization.
Write one question you have about the STEAL method.
Finish this sentence: We use STEAL when the author uses...
direct characterization
indirect characterization
