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Character Traits and Motivation

Analyse character traits, motivations, and feelings using text evidence, and distinguish one's own point of view from that of the narrator or characters

Typical age: 8–9 years

“When your child reads a story, can they describe why a character made a particular choice — explaining their motivations — and also say whether they personally agree with what the character did?”

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Needs first

Inferring Characters' Feelings and MotivesREQUIRED
Analysing character motivations requires inference skills
Characters' Viewpoints and ResponsesREQUIRED
Character traits/motivations analysis builds on Y2-3 character POV and comparison

Unlocks next

In-Depth Character and Setting AnalysisREQUIRED
Describing character/setting/event in depth builds on analysing character traits and motivations; the step up is from trait analysis to comprehensive in-depth description using multiple textual details
Narrator's Point of ViewREQUIRED
Comparing first- vs third-person narration builds on understanding character POV and distinguishing own viewpoint from narrator's/characters'