Bo visits his grandma at a nursing home often. He tells the nurse she needs better care. His motivation is

to make sure grandma is well taken care of.

to learn more about elderly care.

Nellie and Rosie peered from the wings. "I hope there's an agent out there!" Rosie whispered. Nellie shivered a little. It was hard enough for her to perform in public without imagining that people were watching her critically. Rosie always seemed so poised and graceful. She probably would be recruited by a major company in Pittsburgh or Houston. Nellie danced for herself. She loved music and the way it made her feel. What is Rosie's motivation for performing?

She hopes to dance professionally.

She wants to make lots of money.

She loves the way dancing feels.

She enjoys all physical activity.

Nellie and Rosie peered from the wings. "I hope there's an agent out there!" Rosie whispered. Nellie shivered a little. It was hard enough for her to perform in public without imagining that people were watching her critically. Rosie always seemed so poised and graceful. She probably would be recruited by a major company in Pittsburgh or Houston. Nellie danced for herself. She loved music and the way it made her feel.

she likes the audience's applause

Which key event might motivate a character to volunteer for a charity?

attending a politician's inspiring speech

having a strong sense of responsibility

is the reason characters act or behave in a certain way

is not wanting to participate in activities.

Character Motivation

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6th Grade - University

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Internal motivation

Is the desire to complete a task for its own sake and enjoyment.

Is the desire to complete a task because of reward or punishment on completion.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Motivation determines...

Conflict

Artistic selectivity

Character's objectives

Blocking

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

External motivation

Is the desire to complete goals because of someone or something around them.

is the desire to complete goals because of internal satisfaction.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

A new student buys clothes that look just like the popular kids. What's her motivation?

To gain prestige

To be accepted by the popular kids

To become a model

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.1.9

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.6.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Sam's grandfather passed away from lung cancer. Sam donated his allowance to cancer research.

Internal Motivation

External Motivation

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CCSS.L.3.1A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Tom failed the last math test, but studied hard and aced the next one. What motivated Tom?

Peer pressure

Money

Desire to succeed

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

A candidate for mayor promises a new recreation center, even though the town doesn't have the money. The mayor's motivation is

to run a budget defecet

to have a new recreation center

to win potential voters

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

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Character Motivation

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