Characterization

Analyzing Characters' Motivations and Behaviors through the STEAL Method

Unit 1 Review

8.7B - Analyze how characters' motivations and behaviors influence events and the resolution of the conflict.

TEK:

Students will independently use the STEAL method to analyze a character’s motivations and behaviors, understanding how these aspects influence events and the resolution of the conflict in a text.

Objective:

Use the STEAL method to analyze a character from a story, novel, or passage you’ve read in class. STEAL stands for: S: Speech – What does the character say? How do they speak? T: Thoughts – What do we learn about the character through their internal thoughts? E: Effect on Others – How do other characters react to them? How do they influence others? A: Actions – What does the character do? How do their actions reflect their personality? L: Looks – How is the character physically described, and what does this reveal?

STEAL Method Review

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Choose one character from the assigned text or story. Complete the following chart, using examples from the text to fill in each part of STEAL:

Character Analysis Using STEAL

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After completing the STEAL chart, write a paragraph that answers the following questions:

1. What are the character's motivations in the story?
2. How do their behaviors influence the events in the story?
3. How do their motivations and behaviors impact the resolution of the conflict?

Use the evidence from your STEAL chart to support your response. Be specific about how each part of STEAL helps you understand the character’s role in shaping the story's conflict and outcome.

Analyze the Character’s Motivations and Behavior

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Answer the following reflection questions:

1. Which part of STEAL (Speech, Thoughts, Effect on Others, Actions, Looks) gave you the most insight into the character? Why?
2. How did understanding the character’s motivations and behaviors change your perspective on the story?

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