Character Choices and Values
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Objective
I can explain how a character's choices in a short film or myth reveal their values.
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Warm-up video
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Key concepts
3 concepts
- 1
Understanding what characters do is key to your success as a reader, and their actions drive a story forward.
- 2
Character actions reveal their values, especially in times of trouble or when their friends need help.
- 3
Characters can change throughout a story, and we can see that change through their actions, even if those actions surprise us.
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Practice
10 questions
According to the video, what is the primary importance of character actions in a story?
The video contrasts two versions of a story about a magical kingdom. What is the key difference between the two versions, and why does this difference matter?
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Exit ticket
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“Think about the story of the Three Little Pigs. Describe one action of the Big Bad Wolf and explain what this action reveals about his values or goals.”
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