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Grade: 7 | Subject: ELA | Unit: Short Stories & Personal Narratives Bring stories to life with this 40-minute lesson focused on character development and how character traits and motivations drive the plot. Students analyze main characters from mentor texts, identify key traits, and explore how decisions and actions shape story outcomes—all while building comprehension and writing skills. This ready-to-use resource includes a Google Slides deck, teacher materials, and student graphic organ