How do we move from an exterior to the inner life of a character when writing in a third-person limited point of view? This is one method. Write:

• at least three sentences that are exterior descriptions of the character and setting
• one sentence that explicitly labels itself as part of the character’s thoughts about the setting. Use “he thought” or “she thought” or something similar.
• at least three sentences which are not labeled that present the
  • character’s inner life
• one sentence that explicitly labels itself as part of the character’s thoughts
• at least three sentences that are exterior descriptions of the setting

Can you cut the labels?