STEAL Characterization practice

What does the "S" in STEAL stand for?

• sight

• sound

• speech

• search

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.RL.6.4

What does the "T" in STEAL stand for?

• thoughts

• touch

• tone

• time

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What does the "E" in STEAL stand for?

• emotions of others

• effect on others

• emotions of character

• energy of others

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.4

What does the "A" in STEAL stand for?

• attitude

• area

• answers

• actions

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What does the "L" in STEAL stand for?

• likes

• looks

• learns

• listens

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.RL.6.4

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

• FACE

• STEAL

• READ

• LONG

Mr. Timpelton walked through the airport in his crisp army uniform and duffel bag. After being deployed for a year in Iraq, he was anxious to see is family. He wiped his hands nervously on his pants, breathed a deep sigh, and begin to head to the airport welcoming area.

How is the character's traits revealed?

• actions

• thoughts

• speech

• interactions with other characters

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.W.6.3B

CCSS.W.6.9A

Marcy sat in class, drumming her fingers on her desk. Thinking back to that morning, she felt remorse over the way she had talked to her mom.

How is the character's traits revealed?

• actions

• thoughts

• speech

• interactions with other characters

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.W.6.3B

CCSS.W.6.9A

Rocky's cousin brought him to a party. Rocky didn't know anyone at the party. Shortly after getting there, Rocky's cousin disappeared. Rocky made a lot of new friends at this party and had a great time.

What character trait does Rocky demonstrate?

• Rude

• Outgoing

• Supportive

• Honest

Craig is a football player training over the summer for next season. The coach demands that all players come in at 6:00 AM and lift weights until 8:00 AM, when practice begins. Craig gets there at 5:00 AM to begin his training.

What character trait does Craig exhibit?

• eager

• selfish

• encouraging

• dedicated