Understanding Character Motivation
This worksheet helps third-grade students identify and understand character motivation in stories.
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Read the story carefully. Then, answer the questions about why the characters do what they do.
The Lost Kite
Lily loved her new red kite. It had a long, colorful tail. One windy afternoon, she took it to the park. The kite soared high above the trees. Suddenly, a strong gust of wind pulled the string from Lily's hand! The kite flew higher and higher, then drifted away over the tall apartment buildings.
Lily felt tears sting her eyes. She loved that kite! She quickly ran after it, calling, “Come back, kite!” She ran past the swings, past the slide, and out of the park. She didn't stop until she saw the red kite caught in the branches of a very tall oak tree.
The tree was too tall to climb. Lily looked around and saw an old man sitting on a bench. He had a long stick next to him. Lily bravely walked up to him and said, “Excuse me, sir, my kite is stuck in that tree. Could you please help me get it down?” The old man smiled and used his long stick to gently nudge the kite free. Lily cheered and thanked him many times.
1. Why did Lily run after her kite?
She wanted to play more.
She loved her kite and didn't want to lose it.
She was trying to catch the wind.
Her parents told her to.
2. Why did Lily ask the old man for help?
3. The old man helped Lily because he felt for her.
4. Lily bravely asked for help because she really wanted her back.
5. Lily didn't care much about her kite.
True
False
6. Think about a time you really wanted something. What did you do to get it? Why was it important to you?