1. Interactive Reading Journal
Mrs. Kercher
Page 8
Characterization - STEAL

2. Journal Page 8: Characterization - STEAL
Objective: To recognize the ways in which writers characterize their
characters.
Characterization: The means by which an author reveals characters’ traits through S.T.E.A.L.
*speech,
thoughts,
effects on others,
actions,
looks

3. Journal 8 – right side
Turn to your Table of Contents page and label page 8, Characterization – STEAL
Label the pictures as shown on the side. Trace words in black ink.
Color the handout and cut out the title and pictures.
Glue down the title at the top of the page.
Glue down the pictures on the page.

4. Page 8 – left side
Record notes related to each of the components and how you can create you slide for the Book Talk.