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Conflict

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Introduction
Today’s Lesson:
Review internal and external conflict. Introduce additional conflict types: individual vs. other people, individual vs. environment, individual vs. self
Standards:
ELAGSE7RL3: Analyze how particular elements of a story or drama interact (e.g., how settings shape the characters or plot).
Learning Targets:
I can identify types of conflict (internal/external, person vs. self, others, the environment) I can identify the conflict in a text. I can analyze how the conflict shapes the character and the theme.
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Conflict
Conflict in a story is the struggle or problem faced by the main character
not all conflict is bad….conflict can be a challenge, a change, a decision, or an opportunity
In a story or novel, the actions that the characters take to solve the conflict or face the problem builds toward a climax.
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Types of Conflict, pt.1
an external conflict involves a character who struggles against an outside force (nature, a physical object, or another character).
an internal conflict is one that occurs within the character, such as struggling with fear or sadness
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Multiple Choice
What is conflict?
Two characters getting along
The climax in a story
A struggle between two opposing forces
Part of the resolution
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following is an example of internal conflict?
A hero saves many lives.
A struggle between a character and a family member.
A character has to survive a tornado.
A character is afraid of starting at a new school.
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following is the definition of external conflict?
A problem caused by the protagonist
An issue between a character and an outside force
A struggle that the character has within him/herself
The climax of the story
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Types of Conflict, pt. 2
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individual vs. other people (external)
character vs. character
individual vs. individual
person vs. person
person vs. society
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individual vs. other people (external) examples
Victor wants to ask out Theresa
The Master expels the Horse
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individual vs. environment (external)
person/character vs. nature
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individual vs. environment (external) examples
The Horse is out in the woods and the weather
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individual vs. self (internal)
person/character vs. self
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individual vs. self (internal) example
The Horse is afraid to be alone
Victor lies about knowing French
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following is NOT an external conflict?
individual vs. individual
individual vs. self
individual vs. nature
individual vs. society
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Multiple Choice
Julia’s home was ruined when Hurricane Sally blew through Florida.
individual vs. individual
individual vs. self
individual vs. nature
individual vs. society
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Multiple Choice
Jackson wants to ask someone out to the dance, but he’s afraid to do so.
individual vs. individual
individual vs. self
individual vs. nature
individual vs. society
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Multiple Choice
Steven gets in a fight at school with another student.
individual vs. individual
individual vs. self
individual vs. nature
individual vs. society
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Multiple Choice
Elsa is hidden away from the outside world because of her secret magical powers.
individual vs. individual
individual vs. self
individual vs. nature
individual vs. society
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