Direct and Indirect Characterization: Show and Tell

Need a refresher on direct and indirect characterization? It's time to show, not tell! This tutorial will guide you through the basics of characterization. We will also talk about the STEAL Method as well as feature a couple of quiz questions in the middle of the video to guide your learning.

This video is intended to help teachers teach and students learn. All or parts can be shown in the classroom to serve your needs. This video can also be given for students who are learning virtually. The information is given in a fun and breezy manner but is not intended to be your complete lesson. Use the timecodes below if you want to watch just certain sections.

Time Codes

00:00 Introduction
00:54 What is Direct Characterization?
01:32 Direct Characterization Examples
02:02 What is Indirect Characterization?
02:19 Quiz on Indirect Characterization
03:24 The STEAL Method
05:03 Conclusion

Credits:
Music
Happy Boy End Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...
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The Curious Kitten by YouTube Audio Library
The Whole Tone Limbo by YouTube Audio Library

Sound Effects
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Free Sound: Boom-Bang, Boxing Bell
YouTube Audio: Cartoon (sting), Cartoon Boing

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