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Small Group- 7B Character Motivation

Small Group- 7B Character Motivation

Assessment

Presentation

English

6th - 8th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

CCSS
RI.6.10, RL.2.10, RL.5.3

+12

Standards-aligned

Created by

Jessica Zeman

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4 Slides • 3 Questions

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Character Motivation & Plot Development: Understanding Story Elements

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Understanding Character Motivation

Character motivation: The reasons behind a character's actions and decisions

Internal motivations: Feelings, desires, fears, beliefs

External motivations: Other people, events, circumstances

Example: In "Spongebob Squarepants," Plankton is motivated by his desire for the Krabby Patty secret formula.

3

Open Ended

What is something that motivates you at school? Answer in a complete sentence.

At school I am motivated by...

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How Motivation Affects Plot

Character choices drive the story forward

Key plot elements influenced by motivation:

  • Conflict development

  • Rising action

  • Climax

  • Resolution

5

Open Ended

How would the story Red Roses ended differently if Lila had not accepted the roses from Derek?

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Analyzing Character Decisions

  • What does the character want?

  • Why does the character want it?

  • What obstacles stand in their way?

  • How do their choices affect others?

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Open Ended

Describe a time when a character's motivation led to an important decision in a story you've read. What was the impact?

Character Motivation & Plot Development: Understanding Story Elements

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