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    The document discusses characterization in stories. It defines characterization as how authors describe characters through direct or indirect means. Direct characterization tells the reader about a character, while indirect characterization reveals them through thoughts, words and actions. The document also presents the S.T.E.A.L method for characterization, which examines Speech, Thoughts, Effect, Actions, and Looks of a character. It provides examples of using each element to reveal traits of a character.

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    The document discusses characterization in stories. It defines characterization as how authors describe characters through direct or indirect means. Direct characterization tells the reader about a character, while indirect characterization reveals them through thoughts, words and actions. The document also presents the S.T.E.A.L method for characterization, which examines Speech, Thoughts, Effect, Actions, and Looks of a character. It provides examples of using each element to reveal traits of a character.

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    The document discusses characterization in stories. It defines characterization as how authors describe characters through direct or indirect means. Direct characterization tells the reader about a character, while indirect characterization reveals them through thoughts, words and actions. The document also presents the S.T.E.A.L method for characterization, which examines Speech, Thoughts, Effect, Actions, and Looks of a character. It provides examples of using each element to reveal traits of a character.

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    Characterization with

    S.T.E.A.L
    What is characterization?
    Characterization is the description or
    qualities of a character. Characterization
    tells us about a character in a story. It lets us
    know:
    ● Who they are
    ● Their interests
    ● Their physical features
    ● How they think, etc
    Types of Characterization

    Direct Characterization:

    The author clearly tells the reader about the character. In


    other words, they are describing the character.

    Example: Mirabel has curly hair and wears glasses.


    Types of Characterization

    Indirect Characterization:

    The author reveals information about the character


    through the characters thoughts, words, and actions.

    Example: Ally’s thoughts tell the reader that she lacks


    confident in herself.
    S.T.E.A.L
    Speech:
    ● What a character says.
    ● What other characters say
    about him/her.
    ● How the character talks.
    ● The words he or she uses.
    S.T.E.A.L
    Thoughts:
    ● What a character thinks.
    ● What other characters think about
    him/her.
    ● How the character feels.
    ● How the character deals with inner
    conflict.
    S.T.E.A.L
    Effect Made:
    ● The effect the character has on
    others.
    ● The effect other characters have
    on him/her.
    S.T.E.A.L
    Actions:
    ● What the character does.
    ● How the character reacts.
    ● How others act around them.
    S.T.E.A.L
    Looks:
    ● What a character looks like:
    ○ Physique/Attractiveness.
    ○ How he/she dresses.
    ○ How he/she wears his/her
    hair.
    ○ Cleanliness/filthiness
    Character Traits
    ● Happy
    ● Funny
    ● Sad
    ● Bossy
    ● Responsible
    ● Creative
    ● Loud
    ● Smart
    Activity Time:
    Name a Character Trait!
    Rules
    ● Everyone stand up!
    ● When you receive the ball, name a
    character trait.
    ● After your turn throw the ball to
    someone else.
    ● After your turn, sit down.
    Story Time!
    Writing Time!
    Do you think the wolf is truly good or bad?
    You must include:
    ● Your opinion: is the wolf good or bad?
    ● You need three character traits and three reasons (i.e.,
    examples) to support your opinion.
    ● 5 paragraphs in total
    ○ Hook and opinion
    ○ Reason 1 & and character trait # 1
    ○ Reason 2 & character trait # 2
    ○ Reason 3 & character trait # 3
    ○ Conclusion - restate your opinion
    Example

    Have you ever cast a spell over a princess for not being invited to a
    party? In my opinion, Maleficent is not truly evil.

    Firstly, Maleficent is a loving person but hides her emotions


    because she was hurt by someone she loved. When Maleficent was a
    teenager, one of her good friends cut off her wings in order to be
    king. He betrayed her trust which made her turn evil. However, on
    the inside, she has love in her heart.
    Rubric

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