Speech
"I'm not afraid! I'll go into the old house myself."
What the character says.
"I hope nobody notices that I am nervous."
Which part of STEAL is this?
Thoughts
Everyone becomes quiet when the character enters the room.
Which STEAL element is this?
Effect on Others
A character gives her lunch to a student who forgot theirs.
Which STEAL element is this?
Actions
"The boy had messy hair, muddy shoes, and a backpack covered in stickers."
Which STEAL element is this?
Looks
"I promise I'll help you finish the project."
What STEAL element is being shown?
Speech
Jordan thinks, "I should probably apologize for what I did."
What does this thought reveal about Jordan?
Jordan may be responsible/remorseful.
People often ask Sofia for advice because they trust her judgement.
What trait does this reveal?
Responsible/trustworthy
James stays after school to help his teacher clean the classroom.
What trait does this action reveal?
Helpful/responsible
"A tall girl with a bright smile walked into the classroom."
What STEAL element is being described?
Looks
Marcus tells his friend, "You can trust me. I would never lie to you."
What character trait might this speech reveal?
Honest/Trustworthy
"I don't know how I'm going to solve this problem, but I'm going to keep trying."
What trait is revealed?
Determined/persistent
When Marcus arrives, his friends immediately smile and begin laughing.
What might this reveal about Marcus?
He is friendly/fun to be around.
A character finds a wallet and turns it in instead of keeping the money.
What trait is revealed?
Honesty
A character always wears carefully pressed clothes and polished shoes.
What might this suggest about the character?
They may be neat/careful/organized.
"I don't care what anyone thinks about me," Maya said as she walked away.
What does Maya's speech reveal about her?
She is independent/confident
Although everyone else is laughing, Carlos thinks, "That joke really hurt her feelings."
What does this reveal about Carlos?
He is empathetic/caring.
Other students avoid a character because they are afraid of getting into trouble around him.
What might this reveal?
The character may be reckless/troublesome/intimidating.
Even though the challenge is difficult, Ana continues practicing every afternoon.
What trait does this action reveal?
Determined/hardworking
A character walks into the room with a slumped posture and avoids making eye contact.
What might these physical details suggest?
The character may be sad, nervous, embarrassed, or insecure.
A character repeatedly encourages others by saying, "Don't give up. We can do this!"
What character trait is revealed?
Encouraging/positive/supportive
A character thinks, "Everyone else has given up, but I know there must be another way."
What trait is most strongly revealed?
Determined/resourceful
Whenever Elena speaks, everyone stops what they are doing and listens carefully.
What does this effect on others suggest about Elena?
She is respectful/influential.
A character notices a new student sitting alone and invites them to join the group.
What character trait is revealed?
Kind/inclusive/compassionate
A character enters wearing a bright red cape, shiny boots, and a confident smile.
What might these details suggest about the character?
The character may be confident, bold, or attention-seeking.