Interpreting Actions
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Objective
I can analyze a character's actions to determine their motivations and underlying beliefs.
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Warm-up video
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Practice
5 questions
Andrew Stanton's "make me care" secret involves appealing to the audience in what three ways? A) B) C)
A character's "ghost" refers to their: This can make them more relatable because:
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Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“A character consistently volunteers for tasks that no one else wants to do, even if it means extra work for them. What might be a possible motivation or belief driving this character's actions? A character is offered a large sum of money to betray a friend but refuses, even though they are in desperate need of money. What might be a possible motivation or belief driving this character's actions?”
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