The Case of the Gasping Garbage Chapter 4

At the beginning of chapter 4, what was the problem?

• The frogs were safety making it across the road.

• There was a monster in Gabby's trash can.

• James Frisco was a bad mad scientist.

• The signs did not work and the frogs were still dying.

What was Nell's idea for saving the frogs.

• Ask the mayor to tear out the road.

• Throw a rally to raise money for a culvert.

• Take the yeast out of the trash can.

• Have Mrs. Doyle bake her muffins for the town.

What is a word that means the same or about the same as culvert.

Character: Nell

Action: Threw a rally to raise money for a culvert.

Motivation: ?

Trait: Caring

What was Nell's motivation for throwing a rally?

• She was bored and wanted something to do.

• She wanted people to think she was cool.

• She wanted to save the frogs.

• She wanted to beat James Frisco.

What is the difference between action and motivation?

• An action is what the character is doing. The motivation is why the character is doing something.

• An action tells who the character is. A motivation tells where they are from.

• An action is what Drake does for fun. A motivation is what Nell does for fun.

• An action is why a character is doing an action. The motivation is what the character is doing.

Which mystery did you like better?

• The yeast in the trash can.

• The frogs and the culvert.

• I liked them both!

• Hard to say, mysteries aren't my thing.

How are you feeling about character traits, actions, and motivations?

• I think I got it!

• I'm starting to understand!

• I need some serious help!

• What are traits, actions, and motivations?