Original Prompt✏️ STEAL Your Character – Modified Writing Task
🎯 Learning Goal
We are learning how writers show what a character is like using
direct and indirect characterisation.
🧠 What is Characterisation?
Type What it means Example
Direct The writer tells us what the character is like “Mia is kind.”
Indirect The writer shows us through actions, speech and thoughts Mia shared her lunch with a new student.
🕵️♀️ What does S T E A L mean?
Writers use STEAL to show what a character is like:
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This resource provides a comprehensive guide for mastering characterization in creative writing, centered around understanding and applying direct and indirect characterization techniques. Students will learn to utilize the STEAL method, which stands for Speech, Thoughts, Effect on others, Actions, and Looks, to develop realistic and multidimensional characters. The document includes definitions, examples, and structured exercises for character creation, encouraging students to explore their characters deeply by examining speech patterns, internal thoughts, the impact on others, actions taken in various situations, and physical appearance. Additionally, it outlines a narrative planning guide and peer feedback strategies to further enhance characterization skills.