Character Analysis

Grade 645 min

Learning Objective

I can explain how a character's motivations influence the plot of a story.

Lesson Flow

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Character Analysis

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Practice

14 min

7 questions β€’ Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

β€œIn a story, a character named Alex wants to win a race to earn money for their family. How does this motivation influence what Alex does in the story? A character named Sarah is motivated by a fear of public speaking. How might this fear influence the plot of a story where Sarah needs to give an important presentation? ”

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