Character Relationships, Feelings, Motivations

Bailey had a Great Aunt who recently moved to Bailey's city. Even though she barely knew her Great Aunt, Bailey was worried that she might be lonely in a new town without any of her friends. She wanted to make sure that her Great Aunt felt loved and not forgotten in her new home at the retirement community.

So, every afternoon that Bailey didn't have dance class, she rode her bike a few blocks from her house to the retirement village to pay a visit to her Great Aunt. Every time she visited her, Bailey would try to find small gifts that would cheer her up, like a loaf of pumpkin bread, a small bouquet of flowers from Bailey's backyard, or a deck of cards so they could play rummy together. She also brought some of her favorite books to read to her Great Aunt, since her Aunt's eyes were not as sharp as they used to be.

Bailey's Aunt looked forward to her visits and grew to love her like her own granddaughter. Everyone at the retirement community loved Bailey too and always looked forward to seeing her smiling face.

How was Bailey feeling in this story and how do you know?

• She was feeling worried because she thought her aunt might be lonely.

• She was feeling happy because she thought her aunt might be lonely.

• She was feeling mad because her aunt moved closer to her.

• She was feeling sad because her dog died.

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Bailey had a Great Aunt who recently moved to Bailey's city. Even though she barely knew her Great Aunt, Bailey was worried that she might be lonely in a new town without any of her friends. She wanted to make sure that her Great Aunt felt loved and not forgotten in her new home at the retirement community.

So, every afternoon that Bailey didn't have dance class, she rode her bike a few blocks from her house to the retirement village to pay a visit to her Great Aunt. Every time she visited her, Bailey would try to find small gifts that would cheer her up, like a loaf of pumpkin bread, a small bouquet of flowers from Bailey's backyard, or a deck of cards so they could play rummy together. She also brought some of her favorite books to read to her Great Aunt, since her Aunt's eyes were not as sharp as they used to be.

Bailey's Aunt looked forward to her visits and grew to love her like her own granddaughter. Everyone at the retirement community loved Bailey too and always looked forward to seeing her smiling face.

How would you describe the relationship between Bailey and her aunt? How do you know?

• They have a negative relationship because they don't like each other.

• They have a positive relationship because the like to spend time together.

• They have a changing relationship because they liked each other at first but then hated each other.

• They have a positive relationship because they bake cookies together.

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Bailey had a Great Aunt who recently moved to Bailey's city. Even though she barely knew her Great Aunt, Bailey was worried that she might be lonely in a new town without any of her friends. She wanted to make sure that her Great Aunt felt loved and not forgotten in her new home at the retirement community.

So, every afternoon that Bailey didn't have dance class, she rode her bike a few blocks from her house to the retirement village to pay a visit to her Great Aunt. Every time she visited her, Bailey would try to find small gifts that would cheer her up, like a loaf of pumpkin bread, a small bouquet of flowers from Bailey's backyard, or a deck of cards so they could play rummy together. She also brought some of her favorite books to read to her Great Aunt, since her Aunt's eyes were not as sharp as they used to be.

Bailey's Aunt looked forward to her visits and grew to love her like her own granddaughter. Everyone at the retirement community loved Bailey too and always looked forward to seeing her smiling face.

What does Bailey want (her motivation), and how do you know?

• She wants to work at a retirement home because she likes old people.

• She wants to be a ballet dancer because it's fun.

• She wants to spend time with her aunt because she is worried her aunt is lonely.

• She wants to get a pet so she will have a friend.

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What are the 3 types of relationships characters can have? (pick 3)

• Positive

• Negative

• Interesting

• Changing

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How can you tell how a character is feeling? (pick 3)

• What they think

• What they say

• What they do

• What they want

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What's another word for what a character wants?

• Their family

• Their thoughts

• Their words

• Their motivation

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Jacob thinks that Brayden is rude. Brayden always seems to say weird things to others in class. One day, the two boys are paired for a class project. Brayden tells Jacob that he gets nervous around new people and sometimes says the wrong thing. Jacob realizes that Brayden isn't actually rude, just has a hard time making friends. After that, the two boys decide to be friends.

What kind of relationship do Jacob and Brayden have?

• Positive

• Negative

• Changing (from negative to positive)

• Changing (from positive to negative)

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CCSS.W.5.9B

 Jacob thinks that Brayden is rude. Brayden always seems to say weird things to others in class. One day, the two boys are paired for a class project. Brayden tells Jacob that he gets nervous around new people and sometimes says the wrong thing. Jacob realizes that Brayden isn't actually rude, just has a hard time making friends. After that, the two boys decide to be friends.

How does Brayden feel in the story? How do you know?

• He feels nervous because he doesn't know how to make new friends

• He feels excited because he likes school

• He feels bored because he doesn't like group work

• He feels angry because he made a bad grade

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 Jacob thinks that Brayden is rude. Brayden always seems to say weird things to others in class. One day, the two boys are paired for a class project. Brayden tells Jacob that he gets nervous around new people and sometimes says the wrong thing. Jacob realizes that Brayden isn't actually rude, just has a hard time making friends. After that, the two boys decide to be friends.

What do Jacob and Brayden both want? (their motivation)

• To be friends

• To make a good grade

• To get a job

• To find a dog

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What is a character?

• Who is in the story

• Where the story takes place

• When the story takes place

• The author's message