LET’S TRY ONE
Maya noticed that the new learner was standing alone. She moved her bag and pointed to the empty seat beside her.
Which motive is best supported?
She wanted to include the new learner.
Making space and inviting the learner support an inclusive motive.
Learning steps & teaching tips
Infer a plausible motive from a character's actions and circumstances.
- Read the entire text before comparing the choices.
- Use the character's action and the situation. Avoid a motive that the text gives no clue for.
- Choose the best-supported answer. Reread the explanation and identify the words that justify it.
Try it together
Write a new two- or three-sentence example. Ask a partner to explain an answer using evidence from your text.
Use the character's action and the situation. Avoid a motive that the text gives no clue for.