Character Choices and Values
Grade 8th Grade · ELA · 45 min· Ccss Ccss.ela-literacy.rl.8.3
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can explain how a character's choices in a short film or myth reveal their values.
Warm-Up Video
Khan Academy · 4:01
Character actions in stories | Reading | Khan Academy
Guided Notes
3 key 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.
Practice Questions
10 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“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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