Characterization Steal Lesson

If the author directly tells you what the character is like, that is:

• direct characterization
• indirect characterization

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

If the author shows you what the character is like and you have to infer, that is

• direct characterization
• indirect characterization

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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 "S" in STEAL stand for?

• sight

• sound

• speech

• search

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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?

• thoughts

• touch

• tone

• time

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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?

• emotions of others

• effect on others

• emotions of character

• energy of others

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does the "A" in STEAL stand for?

• attitude

• area

• answers

• actions

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does the "L" in STEAL stand for?

• likes

• looks

• learns

• listens

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

What can you learn about Sally from this quote:

"Sally ran quickly; she didn't want to miss out on band class!"

• Sally is a fast runner

• Sally enjoys band class

• Sally is bad at time management and is always late

• Sally hates school

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

What can you learn about John from this quote:

"John put his hair under a baseball cap for the day. He threw on yesterdays jeans and decided that was good enough to head out."

• John puts a lot of effort into his appearance

• John is athletic

• John doesn't prioritize his outfits and how he looks

• John wants to become a doctor

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

What can you learn about the Sam from this quote:

"After Sam had called them over dramatic, Darren and Kai hadn't spoken a word to each other or Sam."

• Sam is an energetic person

• Sam may not be the best friend

• Sam helps out others

• Sam is a thoughtful person

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3