Adding Description to Introduce Characters and Their Motivation

Adding Description to Introduce Characters and Their Motivation

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Interactive Video

English

6th - 7th Grade

Hard

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The video tutorial focuses on enhancing storytelling by emphasizing the importance of a well-crafted introduction. It explains the three key elements of an introduction: character, setting, and problem. Using a draft story about a Boy Scout named Derek, the tutorial illustrates how to incorporate character motivation into the narrative. Derek's motivation to win a survival contest for his family is explored, and students are encouraged to revise their own stories to include clear motivations. The tutorial aims to make writing more engaging by helping readers connect with the main character.

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OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

How does the author describe the relationship between Derek and his grandfather?

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3 mins • 1 pt

What does the phrase 'real gifts' imply in the context of Derek's motivation?

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What is the significance of including character motivation in a story's introduction?

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