Characters
Plot
Writing a Claim
S T E A L
Conflict
100
Name the four types of characters
Static
Dynamic
Round
Flat
100
The beginning of the story where the characters and setting are introduced
Exposition
100
Turn this question into a claim:
Should you study for the final?
I should/should not study for the final because____________.
100
What part of STEAL is this?
"I'm going to run as far as I can so that I don't have to hear the yelling. I am tired of the constant yelling", Josh told Sarah as he ran out the front door.
Says
100
What kind of conflict is this?
Stella is trapped outside during a blizzard and hears wolves howling.
Man V Nature
200
A character who stays the same throughout the entire story and never changes.
Static character
200
The high point in the story
Climax
200
Turn this question into a claim:
What is the best book from English class?
The best book from English class is ____________.
200
What part of STEAL is this?
Looking back at her past, her dark hair fell loosely over her left shoulder as her green eyes shone like emeralds. Her eyes begin to fill with tears, knowing that she would never call Maine home, again.
Looks
200
What kind of conflict is this?
Brayden and Ishmael get in a fight over a girl they both like.
Man V Man
300
A character who goes through a major change from the beginning of the story to the end of the story.
Dynamic Character
300
The end of the story after all events have been wrapped up.
Resolution
300
Turn this question into a claim:
Should kids be allowed to vote in elections?
Kids should be allowed to vote in elections because...
or
Kids should not be allowed to vote in elections because...
300
What part of STEAL is this?
Without a word, Priya stepped between the snarling dog and the crying child, her hands steady and eyes calm. Later, she shrugged off the torn sleeve like it was nothing more than a scratch.
Actions
300
What kind of conflict is this?
Betty feels guilty after lying to her dad.
Man v Self
400
Severus Snape is an example of what type of character?
Round: He shows both good and evil
400
What part of plot begins wrapping up the events of the major conflict?
Falling action
400
Turn this question into a claim:
Where is the best place to study?
The best place to study is _____________
400
What part of STEAL is this?
Even as the crowd cheered, Lena couldn't shake the feeling that she didn't deserve the praise—she replayed every tiny mistake in her performance like a looped recording. She told herself that if they really knew her, they'd never clap at all.
Thinks
400
What TWO kinds of conflict is this?
Marcos argues with his girlfriend, then feels guilty about hurting her feelings.
Man V Man (Person V Person)
Man V Self
500
What type of character is this?
Santa Clause is always the same. He comes on Christmas eve and brings presents to children.
Static Character
500
What part of plot has the events starting to unfold before the major conflict of the story?
Rising Action
500
What part of STEAL is this?
Whenever Marcus entered the room, conversations quieted and backs straightened, as if everyone instinctively wanted his approval. Even the most confident people seemed to second-guess themselves in his presence.
Effect on Others
500
Name all four main types of conflict.
Man V Man (Person V Person)
Man V Self
Man V Nature
Man V Society