Analyzing Character Motivation

2nd Grade English practice: A little squirrel gathered many nuts and carefully buried them. Why did the squirrel do this. Part of extension: reading synthesis (Extension: Reading Synthesis).

~10 min

Beyond just knowing how characters respond, let's think about *why* they act or feel a certain way. What are their motivations?

A little squirrel gathered many nuts and carefully buried them. Why did the squirrel do this?