Grammar Basics
This part of the sentence tells us who or what the sentence is about.
What is the subject?*
This is the central message or main idea that an author wants to convey.
What is theme?
This is the name of the author who wrote "Super Human."
Who is Nicola Yoon?
This author wrote "Book of the Dead."
*Who is Edwidge Danticat?*
Both stories deal with characters discovering this about themselves.
*What is their true identity?*
In the sentence "The students studied hard," identify the predicate
What is "studied hard"?*
When an author directly tells you "She was kind and generous," this is called this type of characterization.
What is direct characterization?
The main character has this type of extraordinary ability.
What are superhuman powers?
The main character travels with this family member.
*Who is her father?*
This literary technique shows character traits without directly stating them.
*What is indirect characterization?*
This type of word represents a person, place, thing, or idea.
What is a noun?*
The acronym STEAL helps analyze this type of characterization.
What is indirect characterization
This person challenges the narrator's beliefs through conversation.
Who is the protester?
The father avoids looking at these reflective surfaces, revealing his guilt.
*What are mirrors?*
In grammar, every complete sentence must have these two essential parts.
*What are a subject and predicate?*
In "The brave knight fought the dragon," name two nouns.
What are knight and dragon?*
In STEAL, the "A" stands for this element that reveals character.
What are actions?
Name two themes explored in "Super Human."
What are morality, justice, empathy, and identity?
Name two themes from "Book of the Dead."
*What are truth, trauma, identity, and family legacy? (any two)*
Both "Super Human" and "Book of the Dead" explore the theme of confronting this.
*What is truth or moral responsibility?*
Identify the subject and predicate in: "My favorite book sits on the shelf."
What are "My favorite book" (subject) and "sits on the shelf" (predicate)
Name three ways indirect characterization can reveal character traits.
What are speech, thoughts, effects on others, actions, and looks?
The narrator's hesitation and dialogue reveal this about his character through indirect characterization
What is internal conflict or moral uncertainty?
The father's trembling hands and composed appearance show this contrast in characterization.
*What is the difference between his outward appearance and inner turmoil?*
Use the STEAL method to analyze one character from either story.
Ms. Bell is the judge on this one.