1.ELAR.8.B
Describe the main character(s) and the reason(s) for their actions.
Grade 1 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2017
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main characterreasonsactions
Skills
- describe (main character) #dok2
- identify (reasons for character’s actions) #dok2
- explain (how reason relates to actions of main character) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can locate the main character in a story. #dok1
- I can identify details about the main character’s actions. #dok1
- I can describe the main character using details from the text. #dok2
- I can identify reasons for the main character’s actions using evidence from the story. #dok2
- I can explain how the main character’s reasons lead to specific actions. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Characters' reasons and actions help us understand stories.
- Main characters act for specific reasons that shape the story.
Essential Questions
- Who is the main character in the story?
- What actions does the main character take?
- Why does the main character act the way they do?
- How do the character’s reasons and actions affect the story?
- How can we use clues from the story to understand the main character’s choices?