Understanding Character Change in Stories

What is the best definition of character change in a story?

• When a character moves to a new place

• When a character’s emotions, thoughts, or behaviors change due to experiences in the story

• When a character meets a new friend

• When a character describes another person

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Why do characters change in a story?

• Because they get older

• Because they face challenges or learn important lessons

• Because they change their clothes

• Because they want to be like someone else

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At the beginning of The Robot and the Whale, how does the robot feel about water?

• Excited to explore it

• Afraid of sinking

• Confident in swimming

• Uninterested in the ocean

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In The Robot and the Whale, what event causes the robot to change?

• The robot meets a new friend who teaches it about the ocean

• The robot falls into the water accidentally

• The robot decides to avoid the ocean forever

• The robot watches the whale from a distance

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How does the robot change by the end of The Robot and the Whale?

• It learns to float and is no longer afraid of the ocean

• It decides to never go near the water again

• It becomes more scared than before

• It learns to fly

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Which piece of evidence from the story best shows that the robot has changed?

• The robot avoids the water at first

• The robot helps the whale after learning how to float

• The robot watches other sea creatures

• The robot talks about its fear of sinking

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A character in a story is rude and selfish at the beginning. By the end, they are kind and helpful. What most likely caused this change?

• They were forced to be nice by others

• They experienced something that made them understand the importance of kindness

• They got tired of being rude

• They wanted to make new friends

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In a different story, a boy is afraid to speak in front of the class. Later, he gives a speech with confidence. What could be a reason for this change?

• He practiced a lot and overcame his fear

• He read a book about public speaking

• His teacher forced him to talk

• He switched schools

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If a character changes from being nervous to feeling confident, what is the most likely reason?

• They failed at something

• They practiced, learned, or overcame a challenge

• They ignored their feelings

• They stopped talking to their friends

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In a story, a character is lonely at the beginning. By the end, they have many friends. What most likely happened?

• They ignored everyone

• They learned how to be a good friend

• They moved to a new city

• They gave up on making friends

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