English // Reading Comprehension

Character Traits and Motivation

Analyse character traits, motivations, and feelings using text evidence, and distinguish one's own point of view from that of the narrator or characters

Ages
8 to 9
Type
Concept
Builds on
2 topics
Leads to
2 topics
Standards
2 codes

Quick check

When the learner reads a story, can they describe why a character made a particular choice — explaining their motivations — and also say whether they personally agree with what the character did?

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Topic // Mastery

What mastery looks like

What a learner can do once this topic is secure.
  • Identify two character traits from a story and cite the specific actions or dialogue that reveal each trait
  • Explain why a character made a particular decision by linking their motivation to events in the text
  • Describe where one's own opinion about a character differs from the narrator's portrayal and explain why

Topic // Map

Where this fits

What to learn first and what this topic opens up, with the reason for each link. Required links come first.
  • RequiredMust come first
  • HelpfulHelps, but not essential

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Character Traits and Motivation

Ages 8 to 9 // Concept

Leads to

2 topics
  • In-Depth Character and Setting AnalysisRequired

    Reading Comprehension // Ages 9 to 10

    Describing character/setting/event in depth builds on analysing character traits and motivations; the step up is from trait analysis to comprehensive in-depth description using multiple textual details

  • Narrator's Point of ViewRequired

    Reading Comprehension // Ages 9 to 10

    Comparing first- vs third-person narration builds on understanding character POV and distinguishing own viewpoint from narrator's/characters'

Topic // Standards

Curriculum standards

Codes for the curriculum statements this topic maps to. Each publisher owns its standard text.
Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects
RL.3.3RL.3.6

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