A boy practiced basketball every day for hours. What was his motivation?

Q: What will my child learn in "Understand Character Motivations"?

Motivations are the reasons why a character does what they do. They can be feelings, wants, or needs. This 3rd Grade English lesson builds the skill Analyze Characters and Their Actions with a concept card and practice.

Q: What grade level is "Understand Character Motivations" for?

"Understand Character Motivations" is a 3rd Grade English lesson in the Characters & Point of View unit, designed for students around ages 8-9.

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Question

A boy practiced basketball every day for hours. What was his motivation?

Accepted Answer

He wanted to get better at basketball/win a game.