Character Motivation, Traits, and Feelings
Grade 8th Grade · ELA · 15 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can analyze how a character's motivations influence their actions and relationships.
Warm-Up Video
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Character Motivations
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
Characters, like real people, always have a reason for their actions.
- 2
Figuring out a character's motivations requires readers to look beyond what a character does and consider why they do it.
- 3
Since characters rarely state their motivations directly, readers must infer them by piecing together information from the story.
Practice Questions
3 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Describe a time when you studied hard for a test. What was your motivation for studying hard, and how did that motivation influence your actions (studying) and your relationship with the subject matter?”
Teacher Guide
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