Why Did the Character Do That?

Figure out the reason behind a character's action.

Characters do things for reasons. Finding the reason helps a story make sense. Read: 'It was Grandma's birthday. Sofia picked flowers from the garden and drew a card with a big heart. ' Why did Sofia pick flowers and draw a card?

Because it was Grandma's birthday and she wanted to show love. Look for the word 'because,' or think about what was happening right before the action. A good question to ask is, 'What made the character want to do this? '

• 1Characters act for reasons.
• 2Look at what happened right before.
• 3Ask: What made them want to do this?