Indirect Characterization (STEAL)
"Get out of my way!" yelled Aliyah.
Which part of STEAL is the writer using?
a) Speech
b) Thoughts
c) Looks
d) Actions
a) Speech
I don't want to go swimming.
First person
Circle words with apostrophes.
I won't go to Zy'mere's basketball game if he didn't complete his homework.
Won't, Zy'meres, didn't
Daily Double!!!
Circle the pronouns:
He is going to be late to his first class of the day.
He, his
Combine the two sentences.
I like pizza. I like ice-cream.
I like pizza and ice-cream.
Noah and Zy'mere were afraid of Tavenon.
Which part of STEAL is the writer using?
a) Looks
b) Speech
c) Actions
d) Effect on Others
d) Effect on Others
You forgot your house keys, so you had to retrace your steps.
Second person
Circle the contractions.
I've been looking everywhere for it, but I didn't see Noah's backpack.
I've, didn't
What is the beginning of a story that introduces characters and setting?
Exposition
Brian said, We can't go to the zoo, because it may rain.
Brain said, "We can't go to the zoo, because it may rain."
Ms. Morgan gave all of her money to the cat charity. Which character trait is Miss Morgan?
a) honest
b) generous
c) mean
d) sneaky
b) generous
A tornado hit Kairee's house, which was very upsetting for him.
1st, 2nd, or 3rd person?
Third person
Daily Double!!!
Circle the possessives.
All of Kairee's money went toward Zy'mere's new sneakers, but he couldn't wear them to the boys' basketball game.
Kairee's, Zy'mere's, boys'
Correct the sentence:
Last october, you and i went to a halloween party.
Last October, you and I went to a Halloween party.
Room 614 is on fire and Raymond needs to find the fire extinguisher! This is an example of character vs. _________.
nature
Kya likes cheerleading because she thinks it's a great way to exercise.
Which character trait best resembles Kya?
a) funny
b) lazy
c) athletic
d) happy
c) athletic
You and I ate cotton candy at the carnival.
1st, 2nd, or 3rd person?
1st person
Add the apostrophes:
I didnt want to go to Brians piano recital, but Kyas mother said Id better go.
I didn't want to go to Brain's piano recital, but Kya's mother said I'd better go.
What is the turning point of a story where a character changes?
Climax
Daily Double!!!
Correct the sentence:
arizona green tea is ms. costa's favorite drink.
Arizona Green Tea is Ms. Costa's favorite drink.
List all five parts of STEAL.
Speech
Thoughts
Effect on Others
Actions
Looks
Ms. Harrison was upset that everybody forgot her birthday. Little did she know, Raymond was excited to be throwing her a surprise party.
Third person limited or omniscient?
Third person omniscient
Rewrite the sentence using apostrophes:
I can not find the book that belonged to Noah.
Correct the sentence:
I want to go to the zoo said Tavenon I hope they have lions
"I want to go to the zoo," said Tavenon. "I hope they have lions."
Aliyah wants to wear giant sunglasses to school, but the principal says it's against the rules. This is character vs. _________.
society