S.T.E.A.L.

Master characterization with the STEAL method!

Matching Activity #1 Match the letters to the most appropriate STEAL term. s speech t thoughts e effects on others a actions l looks Matching Activity #2 Match the scenario to the correct STEAL strategy term. speech “It’s not due until tomorrow. I will have plenty of time to write my essay. I’ll do it after this show, or maybe after dinner. Later Alexa, for sure!” thoughts My throat closed and I could feel the tears welling up in my eyes. I thought, “this can’t be happening!” effects on others When Justin walked onto the basketball court, the other team groaned and their coach began nervously biting his fingernails. actions Ella smiled and slid half of her sandwich across the lunch table to the new girl whose mother had forgotten to pack her a lunch. looks The student was rarely seen without sneakers on her feet, a duffel bag for practice slung over her shoulder, and a giant bottle of Gatorade in her hand. Match to identify the purpose! What does each STEAL term help you identify? Match the correct term to the most appropriate answer. Speech What did the dialogue state? Thoughts What is this character thinking or feeling? Internal vs. external emotions. Effects on others How did the character influence someone or something else? [physically, mentally, emotionally] Actions What did the character actually do? Looks How does the character look? External character traits.