🎭 Characterization Bundle: STEAL Method + Guided Notes + “Guess the Character” Game 🎯

Bring character analysis to life with this engaging and comprehensive Characterization Bundle! Perfect for middle and high school ELA classrooms, this resource helps students master the STEAL method (Speech, Thoughts, Effects on Others, Actions, Looks) while having fun and deepening their understanding of literary characters.
🧠 What’s Included:

• Characterization Slides & Guided Notes
  Scaffolded notes and definitions covering direct vs. indirect characterization, types of characters (protagonist, antagonist, dynamic, static, round, flat), and how authors reveal traits through STEAL. Includes fill-in-the-blank sections and examples to support active learning.
• STEAL Handout
  A printable chart for students to collect evidence from texts using the STEAL framework. Comes with a rich character trait word bank to help students describe characters accurately and thoughtfully.
• “Guess the Character” Game
  A fun, interactive review game where students use STEAL clues to guess well-known characters (e.g., Simba, Katniss, Elsa, Spongebob). Each round reveals clues one at a time, and students earn more points the earlier they correctly guess the character. Great for bell ringers, review days, or classroom competitions!

🎯 Skills Targeted:

• Literary analysis
• Evidence-based thinking
• Character trait identification
• Collaboration and discussion
• Critical thinking

🧑‍🏫 Perfect For:

• Grades 6–11
• ELA classrooms
• Sub plans
• Review sessions
• Characterization units

📌 Format:

• PDF files ready to print or use digitally
• Game instructions and scoring included
• Student-friendly layout and visuals