MSELA - Conflict in Literature

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English

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6th - 8th Grade

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RL.5.3, RL.6.3, RL.7.3

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Wes Vaughan

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Understanding & Applying

Conflict in Literature

MSELA - Mr. Vaughan

Hayfield Secondary School

Standards of Learning

7.5 The student will read and demonstrate comprehension of a variety of fictional texts, literary nonfiction, poetry, and drama.

a) Describe the elements of narrative structure including the setting, character development, plot,theme, and conflict, and how they influence each other.

c) Identify cause-and-effect relationships and their impact on the plot.

g) Describe the impact of word choice, imagery, and literary devices, including figurative language, in an author’s style.

i) Make inferences and draw conclusions based on the text.

j) Use reading strategies to monitor comprehension throughout the reading process.

Character versus Nature

The central character struggles against animals, environmental elements, or other natural forces.

#1

Character versus Character

The central character faces opposition from another person or group of people.

#2

Character versus Society

The central character or groups of characters battles against traditions, institutions, or laws.

#3

Character versus Supernatural

The central character is challenged by a force(s) that are not of this world.

#4

Character versus Technology

The central character struggles with or against the forces of technology.

#5

Character versus Self

The central character faces an internal struggle.

#6

Internal Conflict

Character vs. Self

Character vs. Nature

Character vs. Supernatural

Character vs. Technology

Character vs. Character

Character vs. Society

External Conflict

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Multiple Choice

A group of stranger are forced to ring in the New Year in an 8 x 10 malfunctioning elevator stuck between the 5th and 6th floor of their apartment building with no food or water.

Character vs. Character

Character vs. Nature

Character vs. Society

Character vs. Technology

Multiple Choice

Edwin surprises Grandma Giva with an electronic pet for her 80th birthday. Grandma Giva is insulted by the gift stating,

"someone my age doesn't want any of those crazy, new-generation toys"!

Character vs. Technology

Character vs. Society

Fill in the Blanks

The artist's choice in color, accessories, and eye contact creates a visual representation of Character versus

Type answer...

Fill in the Blanks

After breaking his mother's favorite vase, Casey struggles to decide whether he should tell his mother the truth or attempt to hide his mistake and blame the family dog.

Type answer...

is the Protagonist in this story.

Multiple Choice

Jack Juniper is the best fighter pilot in the Air Force. One day, while practicing routine flight patterns, Jack witnesses an attack on the convoy.

He stared in disbelief... aliens!

Can Jack outmaneuver the highly skilled alien pilots

or is the mission doomed to failure?

Character vs. Supernatural

Character vs. Society

Character vs. Character

Multiple Choice

Kiko is a ninja warrior trained by Mountain Master Yoho Mahrati. When Master Mahrati is slain by Shan Bhutan of the Lotus Clan in the most cowardly of fashions, Kiko lays it all on the line to avenge the death of his master.

Will Kiko overcome Shan Bhutan and the powerful Lotus Clan?

Society vs. Character

Character vs. Character

Character vs. Culture

Fill in the Blanks

Type answer...

is the Antagonist in this story.

Multiple Choice

Janie is on a whitewater-rafting trip along a choppy river when their guide suddenly has a heart attack. Now she and the other passengers must work together to survive the treacherous rapids. As if things weren't bad enough,

some of the passengers have spotted a bear following the confused rafters along the shore. Will Janie make it home safely?

Internal Conflict

Character vs. Character

External Conflict

Nature vs. Character

External Conflict

Character vs. Character

Understanding & Applying

Conflict in Literature

MSELA - Mr. Vaughan

Hayfield Secondary School

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