Plot Events and Character Response
6th Grade · ELA · 30 min· Ccss Rl.6.3 6.rl.2.3
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Learning Objective
I can describe how characters respond to plot events.
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Character actions are what drive a story forward, and understanding what characters do is key to your success as a reader.
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Character actions and decisions have to drive the story; it’s about what characters choose to do, not just about the world around them, and actions speak louder than words.
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Looking at character actions can help us see how characters change throughout a story; characters in stories can be complex, just like real people, and the way they behave might surprise you.
