Analyze Character Motivations

The Secret Chess Champ Pt.1

By Rolandra Lyons

Multiple Choice

Read the dictionary entry below:

Claim (klam)

Verb1. To take a title, prize, or record

2. To say something without proof

3. To force somebody to give attention

4. To demand something that is your property

Which meaning fits the way claim is used in paragraph 1 of the story?

• A. To take a title, prize, or record

• B. To say something without proof

• C. To force somebody to give attention

• D. To demand something that is your property

Today I will analyze character’s motivations & behaviors by making inferences and providing evidence to support their understanding.​

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​Objective

Turning Red- Who is Mei??​

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1. Predict the story line/lesson

2. Use the A in PARTS to summarize Someone Wanted But So Then​

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​Teacher Model

1. Find your main character

2. Annotate the story to find out what your main character wants.

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Multiple Choice

Why does Anthony’s injury upset him?

• A. He is in a great deal of pain.

• B.He wants to continue playing basketball.

• C. He will no longer see his basketball coach.

• D.He feels he has disappointed his teammates

Take note of Anthony's motivations and actions in the text.

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Multiple Choice

What does Anthony do immediately before his first chess competition?

• A. Anthony meets with Grandpa Joe.

• B. Anthony goes to his doctor’s office.

• C. Anthony plays in a basketball game.

• D. Anthony talks with students in Room 112.

Multiple Choice

Why does Anthony decide to join the chess club?

• A. To keep himself busy

• B. To please his grandfather

• C. So he can win competitions

• D. Because all of his friends are members