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

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Beyond just knowing how characters respond, let's think about *why* they act or feel a certain way. What are their motivations? This 2nd Grade English lesson builds the skill Deeper Comprehension of Grade-Level Texts with a concept card and practice.

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"Analyzing Character Motivation" is a 2nd Grade English lesson in the Extension: Reading Synthesis unit, designed for students around ages 7-8.

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Question

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

Accepted Answer

To store food for the winter when it's harder to find.